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March 2026 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release
May 6, 2026
Commissioner's Message
"Every year, March is a period of transition in Vermont – not only because of the weather but also because of seasonal industries. The over-the-year data for March 2026 gives a preliminary indication of a strong winter hiring season for Leisure & Hospitality businesses,” said Kendal Smith, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor. “Looking forward, many industries will be ramping up hiring activities as the weather improves. To support these hiring efforts, the Department has multiple hiring events this month. To learn more about these events, as either a jobseeker or a hiring employer, you can visit https://www.vermontjoblink.com/events for the most up to date information."
 
 
Labor Force Estimates, seasonally adjusted

 
Schedule of Upcoming Unemployment and Jobs Press Releases through January 2027.
 
What's new?
  • Alternative Unemployment Rates:   2nd Quarter 2025 - 1st Quarter 2026 Averages
    Alternative measures of the unemployment rate that are more narrowly or broadly defined than the traditional estimate. Available at Unemployment.
    May-8-2026
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - May 7, 2026
    Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S.  This and more UI reports are at Publications
    May-7-2026
  • 2025 Per Capita Personal Income for VT & US
    Vermont Per Capita Personal Income estimate for 2025 is $74,580 (current dollars), putting the State's ranking at 20th highest. Charts and data available at Wages & Income.
    Apr-30-2026
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 2nd Quarter 2025
    QWI Explorer reports various economic / demographic measures for Age, Sex, Education, Race and Ethnicity groups. Produced by U.S. Census, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics.
    Apr-15-2026
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - 2nd Quarter 2025
    Gross job losses of 19,045 outpaced job gains of 17,580 for a net decrease of -1,465 in 2nd Quarter 2025. (table, graph). See all of Vermont graphs and tables at Business Employment Dynamics. Also available, annual March to March gains and losses from 1994 to 2025.
    Feb-26-2026
  • Real Per Capita Personal Income for VT & US - 2024
    Vermont's 2024 Real Per Capita Personal Income is $58,893, ranking the state 21st highest. Charts and data are at Wages & Income.
    Feb-24-2026
  • Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - 2024
    There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, a 4.0 percent decrease from 5,283 in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In Vermont, there were 8 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 16 in 2023. For more, see Industries.
    Feb-19-2026
  • Per Capita Personal Income - County 2024
    The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released 2024 County Per Capita Personal Income. See Wages and Income.
    Feb-18-2026
  • Workplace Injuries and Illnesses - 2023-2024
    Nationally, private industry employers reported 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2024, down 3.1 percent from 2023. In Vermont, 8,200 were reported in 2024. More information at Industries.
    Jan-22-2026
  • UI 20 Year Statistical Record 2005-2024
    A report on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program showing trust fund, benefit, wage information and more.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    Oct-3-2025
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    Minimum Wage Increases to $14.42 for 2026.
    Beginning January 1, 2026, Vermont’s minimum wage will increase from $14.01 to $14.42 per hour - an increase of $0.41.
  • 2026 Minimum Wage Announcement
  • 2026 Minimum Wage Poster
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    Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - March 2026
      - Labor Force and Unemployment:  Data Tool / Report.
      - Nonfarm Employment:  Data Tool / Report.
    May-6-2026
    Latest estimates of employment, hourly and annual wage rates for over 600 occupations.
     - Vermont
     - Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan Statistical Area
     - Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area
     - Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area
     - Area Map
    May-5-2026
    Mar-18-2026
    Total Covered Employment, preliminary, averaged 308,864 in 3rd Quarter 2025. Also released revised 2025 1st & 2nd quarter data.
      - Covered Employment and Wages Tool
      - Downloads from Year 2000
      - 2025 Size Class tables
            by Establishment
            by Firm
    Feb-13-2026
    An interactive tool comparing male/female employment and earnings ratios.
      - Earnings and Jobs by Industry and Sex
    Feb-13-2026
    Our most popular publication of state and county economic data has been updated. Included are county commuting patterns along with other regional information on income, population, housing, and employment.
      - 2025 Economic & Demographic Profile Series
    Jul-1-2025
      Prevailing Wage rates required under the Capital Construction Act for state construction projects have been updated and are effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
      Note: New Registered Apprentice Rates
    Jul-1-2025
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    Unemployment Rate
    Seasonally Adjusted
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    2026
    Feb
    2026
    Mar
    2025
    Vermont 2.6 2.6 2.6
    New England n/a 4.4 3.9
    United States 4.3 4.4 4.2
     
    Consumer Price Index
    United States
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    2026
    Feb
    2026
    Index 330.213 326.785
    Annual % Chg 3.3 2.4
    10 year table Inflation Calculator
    March release:
    May 12
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    Vermont.gov State of Vermont Department of Labor