Michigan Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Michigan rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Michigan peaked in April 2020 at 22.7% and is now 18.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.1% in August 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Michigan unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Michigan | 4.3% | +0.1 | -0.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Michigan, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Michigan Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Michigan peaked in April 2020 at 1,035,715. There are now 827,685 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 200,680 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,350. Michigan job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Michigan | 208,030 | +2,905 | -40,027 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Michigan Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Michigan Unemployment Rate |
Michigan Unemployed |
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December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 208,030 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 205,125 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 200,798 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 200,680 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 202,130 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 207,172 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 207,241 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 208,977 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 214,351 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 227,972 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 233,572 |