October 24th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Maryland added 2.700 total jobs in September, all in the private sector, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, one of the lowest in the nation. As of now, Maryland’s employment has grown 1.2%, slightly ahead of the national rate of 1.1%. Maryland’s September job growth came in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sectors. Job losses occurred in Administration and Support, Waste Management, and Remediation.