U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Washington last week compared with the week prior.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in South Carolina last week compared with the week prior.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Louisiana last week compared with the week prior.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.