When is the unemployment rate for the state, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), and parishes released by the Research and Statistics Unit?
The seasonally adjusted and unadjusted civilian labor force, employed, and unemployed data for the state, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), and parishes are released on the 25th of each month. This release can be viewed on our Web site address stated below. If this day falls on a weekend or holiday, the data are released on the prior working day. The nonfarm wage and salary employment series for the state and MSAs are also released at this time.