Michigan Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Michigan rose 0.8 percentage points in November 2020 to 6.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Michigan peaked in April 2020 at 24.0% and is now 17.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.1% in October 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see Michigan unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
Michigan | 6.9% | +0.8 | +3.0 |
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 1,102,500. There are now 760,661 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 298,625 in October 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 43,214. Michigan job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Michigan | 341,839 | +43,214 | +151,485 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Michigan Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Michigan Unemployment Rate |
Michigan Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 341,839 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 298,625 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 414,850 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 425,223 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 8.7% | 421,388 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 14.9% | 738,476 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 21.3% | 1,012,746 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 24.0% | 1,102,500 |
March 2020 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 208,831 |
February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 180,318 |
January 2020 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 187,209 |