Eye on the Economy: A Look at Maryland and the Regional Economy in April 2024

• The most recent jobs report showed that in April 2024, Maryland gained a total of 7,800 Total Nonfarm jobs.
• The official unemployment rate for Maryland increased to 2.6 percent.

According to the most recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Maryland gained a total of 7,800 Total Nonfarm jobs in April 2024. This was a result of a gain of 4,800 Total Private jobs added to a gain of 3,000 Total Government jobs. Despite this large spike in new jobs, the unemployment rate increased to 2.6 percent.