BLS posts preliminary state unemployment rates for September 2026; FL and TX 4.4%, NY 4.3%, Puerto Rico 6.2%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its State Employment and Unemployment news release on 2026-10-20 with preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for September 2026: Florida 4.4%, Texas 4.4%, New York 4.3% and Puerto Rico 6.2%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its State Employment and Unemployment (monthly) news release on 2026-10-20, reporting preliminary (labeled “(p)”) seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for September 2026. The release lists Florida at 4.4%, Texas at 4.4%, New York at 4.3% and Puerto Rico at 6.2% for that month.
The release’s footnote indicates the “(p)” label denotes preliminary data and that the state and territory estimates refer to place of residence. It also notes Puerto Rico’s estimates are derived from a monthly household survey similar to the Current Population Survey and that latest-month estimates are subject to revision by the BLS and local agencies.
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