Michigan Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Michigan fell 0.1 percentage points in May 2018 to 4.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 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 10.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.4% in April 2017, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Michigan unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	May 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.8%	-0.1	-0.5
Michigan	4.6%	-0.1	+0.2

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 501,553 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 211,992 in May 2017, the number of unemployed has now grown by 11,493. Michigan job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	May 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
Michigan	223,485	-4,734	+11,493

Number of Unemployed Persons

Michigan Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	Michigan Unemployment Rate	Michigan Unemployed
May 2018	3.8%	4.6%	223,485
April 2018	3.9%	4.7%	228,219
March 2018	4.1%	4.7%	229,900
February 2018	4.1%	4.8%	232,645
January 2018	4.1%	4.7%	231,627
December 2017	4.1%	4.7%	230,939
November 2017	4.1%	4.7%	231,758
October 2017	4.1%	4.7%	231,992
September 2017	4.2%	4.7%	229,507
August 2017	4.4%	4.6%	224,390
July 2017	4.3%	4.5%	217,672
June 2017	4.3%	4.4%	212,730