Layoffs and discharges also differ across states for many reasons, including the economic vitality and the industry profile of the region. In 2025, the average annual layoff rate ranged from 0.8% in Washington, DC to 2.6% in Idaho.
Layoffs and discharges data for states were released monthly through February 2026. At that time, BLS released December 2025 data and stated that state-level data would shift to annual release, to be published in July of each year.