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Updated · 4029tv · Jun 23
Arkansas Jobless Rate Falls to 4.2% as Payrolls Hit Record 1.35 Million
Updated
Updated · 4029tv · Jun 23

Arkansas Jobless Rate Falls to 4.2% as Payrolls Hit Record 1.35 Million

3 articles · Updated · 4029tv · Jun 23

Summary

  • Arkansas’ unemployment rate slipped to 4.2% in May from 4.3% in April, marking a fourth straight monthly decline while the U.S. rate held at 4.3%.
  • Employment rose by 2,452 and the civilian labor force grew by 1,167, pushing both measures to record highs as fewer Arkansans actively sought work.
  • Nonfarm payrolls also reached a record 1,351,700 after a 2,900-job gain, with eight major sectors expanding; leisure and hospitality led with 2,100 new jobs.
  • Compared with May 2025, Arkansas added 21,532 employed workers and 5,700 payroll jobs, though the number of unemployed residents was still up by 3,942 and government jobs fell by 1,800.

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