U.S. employment growth in the first quarter of 2026 accelerated slightly to 0.2% relative to one year ago. However, the national average masks significant variation in job growth across the 50 states: 21 of the 50 states had job growth, 28 had job losses, and 1 state (Delaware) had no change relative to one year ago. The median state had a slight job loss of 0.05%.

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