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Alabama's Unemployment Rate Steady at 2.7%

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Alabamas unemployment rate remains steady at 2.7%, with a slight increase in job seekers but a significant drop from last year. The state sees a rise in employment, with over 2.3 million people now working, a 14,603 increase from last year. Wage and salary employment surges by 12,000, with notable gains in leisure, hospitality, government, and private education & health services. Average weekly wages reach a record high of $1,175.11, up 8% from last year. Some counties and cities, like Shelby, Elmore, Pelham, and Prichard, show varying unemployment rates. Overall, Alabamas labor market remains robust, with wages and employment on the rise.

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