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Connecticut Unemployment Hits 4.2%; Farmington Stays Lower at 3.2%

2/4/2026

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In December 2025, Connecticut's unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
Farmington's unemployment rate was 3.2%, lower than the Connecticut state average.
The state lost 500 nonfarm jobs, totaling 1,713,900, with regional variation.
Average hourly earnings rose to $39.97, above the 2.7% inflation rate.
Revised data will be available in January 2026.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Connecticut's unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
Farmington's unemployment rate was 3.2%, lower than the Connecticut state average.
The state lost 500 nonfarm jobs, totaling 1,713,900, with regional variation.
Average hourly earnings rose to $39.97, above the 2.7% inflation rate.
Revised data will be available in January 2026.