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Alabama is a right-to-work state. Madison’s labor force draws on a highly educated population with over 96% of adults holding at least a high school diploma, and roughly 55% with a Bachelor’s Degree. Thanks to a highly educated workforce, a strong economy, and an increase in high-tech jobs, the residents of the city of Madison experience low unemployment.

For more detailed workforce information, contact the City of Madison Industrial Development Board at (256) 772-2885.

Current Workforce Statistics

Alabama and Madison are well below the national averages for unemployment with a strong labor force and opportunities.

Area	Labor Force	Employment	Unemployment	Unemployment Rate
Nationally	170,116,000	162,544,000	7,052,000	4.19%
Alabama	2,874,441	2,293,193	81,248	3.4%
City of Madison	32,736	31,849	887	2.7%

Source: Alabama Department of Labor. Based on February 2025 Estimates.

Regional Workforce

Area	Labor Force	Employment	Unemployment	Unemployment Rate
Madison County	225,931	219,441	6,490	2.9%
Cullman County	39,735	38,503	1,232	3.1%
DeKalb County	32,589	31,566	1,023	3.1%
Jackson County	21,060	20,237	823	8.9%
Limestone County	58,096	56,407	1,689	2.9%
Marshall County	45,130	43,803	1,327	2.9%
Morgan County	61,186	59,417	1,769	2.9%

Source: Alabama Department of Labor, Based on February 2025 Estimates

Underemployment

	Rate	Workers
North Region	21.8%	122,839
Madison County	23.1%	46,391

Note: Rounding errors may be present. North Region includes Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, Colbert, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb, Marion, Winston, and Cullman Counties.
Source: State of Workforce - North Alabama Works, September 2023.