New England Employment Unemployment Rates in New England

| Employment_Area | October_2010 | October_2011 | October_2012 | Net_change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9.7 | 9.0 | 7.9 | −1.8 |
| New England | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.4 | −0.9 |
| Connecticut | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.0 | −0.1 |
| Maine | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.4 | −0.2 |
| Massachusetts | 8.3 | 7.3 | 6.6 | −1.7 |
| New Hampshire | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| Rhode Island | 11.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | −1.1 |