Md. Labor Dept.: State Employment Rose by 11,700 Jobs in July
August 22, 2026
August 22, 2026
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Maryland employment rose by 11,700 jobs in July
Maryland's unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2 percent
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New employment estimates released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 11,700 jobs in July. Maryland's private sector drove job gai . . .
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Maryland employment rose by 11,700 jobs in July
Maryland's unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2 percent
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New employment estimates released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 11,700 jobs in July. Maryland's private sector drove job gai . . .