US manufacturing employment is down, but each state has its own story

14 days ago

Manufacturing employment declined by 0.4% nationwide from May to May.
Twelve states experienced growth, including Rhode Island (+1.5%), Louisiana (+2%), and Connecticut (+3%).
Three states had zero growth, while others declined, with notable decreases in Nebraska (-4.6%), Virginia (-4.9%), Alaska (-5.6%), and D.C. (-9.1%).
The FRED map displays state-specific manufacturing employment data as of May 2026, created using customizable settings.

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