Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.3% , based on the most recently available information published in May 2023.

Total employment in the Cumberland, MD-WV market rose by 654 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 3.3%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 27 bps over the same time to 3.6%.

  • Cumberland, MD-WV unemployment rate is 32 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 80 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 16.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Cumberland, MD-WV Unemployment March 2023

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs stayed flat. Key sectors include:

  • Government: 8,100; no change
Cumberland, MD-WV Unemployment by Industry March 2023

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2023 (Data published May 2023 and reports created on May 9,2023).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.