Maryland’s unemployment rate fell again in July, even though the state added 20,000 fewer jobs than in June.
The state saw an increase of 53,900 jobs in July, which was enough to push Maryland’s unemployment rate down to 7.6%. That’s a 0.7-point decrease from June’s rate, which was revised upward to 8.3%, and also far below the national rate of 10.2%, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor. The agency revised Maryland’s jobs gains in June from an increase of 68,300 jobs to 73,900 new jobs.
The improvement in Maryland’s economy comes even though the state experienced an uptick in coronavirus cases throughout much of July and into August. While no new restrictions were added statewide, several jurisdictions instituted stricter mask mandates and Baltimore City closed indoor dining for two weeks to limit the spread of the virus.
