Most States Continue to See Tight Labor MarketsABC's analysis found that estimated construction unemployment rates remain below pre-pandemic levels in 34 states. Compared to June 2019, construction unemployment was lower in 17 states, higher in 32 states and unchanged in Louisiana. Monthly Changes Vary by StateFrom May to June, the national construction unemployment rate increased by 0.6 percentage points. On a state-by-state basis, unemployment rates declined in 11 states, increased in 38 states and remained unchanged in Oklahoma. ABC noted that Alaska recorded its lowest June construction unemployment rate on record at 1.4%.