5 States with the Worst Job Markets

In this article we are going to list the 5 states with the worst job markets. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 15 states with the worst job markets.

5. Alaska

Unemployment Rate in Dec 2022: 5.5

Total Unemployed: 15,597

Alaska is number 5 with one of the worst job markets in 2022, mainly because the state has a relatively high rate of outmigration. This means that more people are moving out of Alaska than moving in, which can lead to a decline in the labor force.