What is the unemployment rate in Baltimore city, MD right now?
Updated monthly
About 5.6% in August 2025. That is a 1.0 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate shows the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but are not currently employed. It is a common measure of the health of the job market and economy.
In August 2025,
5.6%
of the labor force was unemployed in Baltimore city, MD
August 2025 had a
+1.0
percentage point change from August 2024
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Baltimore city, MD was higher in August 2025 compared with August 2024.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2007 to August 2025
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
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The latest county-level data from August 2025 shows that Baltimore city's unemployment rate was ranked 2nd out of 24 counties in Maryland, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in Maryland counties ranged from 3.3% to 5.7% in August 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in Maryland (August 2025)
| 1. | Allegany County, MD | 5.7% |
| 2. | Baltimore city, MD | 5.6% |
| 3. | Somerset County, MD | 5.0% |
| 4. | Prince George's County, MD | 4.8% |
| 5. | Washington County, MD | 4.7% |
| 6. | Charles County, MD | 4.7% |
| 7. | Cecil County, MD | 4.6% |
| 8. | Dorchester County, MD | 4.4% |
| 9. | Baltimore County, MD | 4.3% |
| 10. | Kent County, MD | 4.3% |
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Methodology
USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.
The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.
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