Michigan Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Michigan fell 0.0 percentage points in March 2019 to 4.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Michigan peaked in June 2009 at 14.6% and is now 10.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.9% in August 2018, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Michigan unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	March 2019	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.8%	0.0	-0.2
Michigan	4.0%	0.0	-0.4

Unemployment Rate: Michigan, National

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Michigan Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Michigan peaked in June 2009 at 725,038. There are now 526,683 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 191,302 in August 2018, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,053. Michigan job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	March 2019	Month/Month	Year/Year
Michigan	198,355	+3,054	-15,900

Number of Unemployed Persons

Michigan Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	Michigan Unemployment Rate	Michigan Unemployed
March 2019	3.8%	4.0%	198,355
February 2019	3.8%	4.0%	195,301
January 2019	4.0%	4.0%	197,705
December 2018	3.9%	4.0%	196,327
November 2018	3.7%	4.0%	195,635
October 2018	3.8%	4.0%	193,583
September 2018	3.7%	3.9%	191,622
August 2018	3.8%	3.9%	191,302
July 2018	3.9%	4.0%	193,382
June 2018	4.0%	4.0%	197,877
May 2018	3.8%	4.2%	203,655
April 2018	3.9%	4.3%	209,407