Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma rose 0.1 percentage points in July 2010 to 6.9%. The state unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma peaked in August 2009 at 6.9% and is now 0.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.6% in March 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
| Oklahoma | 6.9% | +0.1 | +0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Oklahoma, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Oklahoma Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Oklahoma peaked in October 2009 at 122,677. There are now 1,398 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 117,686 in April 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,593. Oklahoma employment and jobs data (including jobs lost/gained in Oklahoma) is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 121,279 | +571 | -264 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | 9.6% | — | — |
| July 2010 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 121,279 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 6.8% | 120,708 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 119,797 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 6.6% | 117,686 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 6.6% | 118,191 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 6.8% | 120,284 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 119,885 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 121,400 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 121,474 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 6.9% | 122,677 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 122,445 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 122,413 |