Alabama jobs count hits "new record high" says ADOL

A recent report from the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) says that jobs count in the state has hit "a new record high". 

According to the report wage and salary employment increased by 21,100 over the year to 2,224,200. Gains were seen in the leisure and hospitality sector at more than 7,500, the construction sector at more than 5,600, and the government sector at more than 5,300.

The labor force participation rate for June was 57.1%, with prime-age workers (25-54 years) increasing to 79.6%, over the year. 61.7% of those who are not being counted in the workforce participation rate are 55-years-old and over, said the report.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June is 3.2%, which is up from May 2026 of 3.0% and is above June 2025’s rate of 2.9%. It represents 76,641 unemployed persons, compared to 72,046 in May and 67,728 in June 2025.

Those counted as employed decreased by 12,759 over the year to 2,294,118. The civilian labor force decreased to 2,370,759, with 3,846 fewer people joining.

Counties with the highest unemployment rates are Perry County at 7.7%, Greene and Monroe Counties at 6.9%, and Wilcox County at 6.4%. Selma's unemployment rate is 6.0%.

“We are adding jobs every month, and breaking records,” said Reed. “This reflects continued employer confidence in Alabama’s economy and we are committed to building on that momentum. Alabama is a great place to do business and we’re proud to work alongside our business community in delivering quality jobs for our workforce.”