California's unemployment rate reached 5.4% in June, tying with Nevada as the highest in the U.S. This marks California's return to the top of unemployment rankings after nearly four years. In contrast, five states recorded the lowest rates, with South Dakota at 1.8%. California has a history of high unemployment, averaging 7.1% since 1976. However, it created significant employment opportunities, adding 9.9 million jobs over 50 years, contrasting with only 1.2 million jobs added by the five states with the lowest unemployment rates.
California's 5.4% unemployment rate in June is tied with Nevada for the highest jobless rate among the 50 states, marking California's return to the top after nearly four years.
California has historically high unemployment rates, with an average jobless rate of 7.1% since 1976, ranking fourth among states for elevated unemployment.
Despite high unemployment rates, California added 9.9 million workers over 50 years, representing an impressive 108% growth, the second-highest in the United States.
In stark contrast, the five lowest unemployment states combined added only 1.2 million jobs, demonstrating California's significant impact on employment opportunities.
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