Department of Numbers

Nebraska Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nebraska rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2023 to 2.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Nebraska peaked in April 2020 at 8.1% and is now 5.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.9% in May 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Nebraska unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate November 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.7% -0.1 +0.1
Nebraska 2.3% +0.1 -0.4

Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Nebraska, National

Nebraska monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to November 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Nebraska Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Nebraska peaked in April 2020 at 84,787. There are now 60,690 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 20,470 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,627. Nebraska job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons November 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Nebraska 24,097 +804 -4,313

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Nebraska from 1990 to November 2023

Nebraska Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Nebraska
Unemployment Rate
Nebraska
Unemployed
December 2023 3.7%
November 2023 3.7% 2.3% 24,097
October 2023 3.8% 2.2% 23,293
September 2023 3.8% 2.1% 21,954
August 2023 3.8% 2.0% 21,145
July 2023 3.5% 2.0% 20,788
June 2023 3.6% 1.9% 20,470
May 2023 3.7% 1.9% 20,572
April 2023 3.4% 2.0% 21,167
March 2023 3.5% 2.1% 22,562
February 2023 3.6% 2.3% 24,704
January 2023 3.4% 2.5% 26,541