Median unemployment duration is 22.4 weeks (BLS, 2025), though this varies significantly by industry, age, and state.
Median unemployment duration is 22.4 weeks (BLS, 2025), though this varies significantly by industry, age, and state. State unemployment benefits last 12-30 weeks depending on the state: Florida and North Carolina provide only 12 weeks, while Massachusetts offers 30 weeks. The maximum weekly benefit ranges from $235 in Mississippi to $929 in Washington state.
Federal extensions may apply during recessions. The average worker depletes $12,400 in savings during unemployment (Federal Reserve). Workers who create a financial triage plan within 48 hours reduce total savings depletion by 35% (NBER, 2024)..
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