Oregon Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oregon fell 0.1 percentage points in June 2010 to 10.5%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oregon peaked in May 2009 at 11.6% and is now 1.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 10.5% in February 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points.
| Unemployment Rate | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oregon | 10.5% | -0.1 | -1.1 |
Unemployment Rate: Oregon, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Oregon Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Oregon peaked in May 2009 at 229,718. There are now 23,378 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 204,170 in February 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,170. Oregon employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 206,340 | -2,006 | -22,002 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oregon Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 206,340 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 208,346 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 207,853 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 207,412 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 204,170 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 206,549 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 205,681 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 208,120 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 211,473 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 11.0% | 215,452 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 219,901 |
| July 2009 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 224,535 |
| June 2009 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 228,342 |