Nebraska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nebraska rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.2%. The state unemployment rate was 1.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Nebraska peaked in April 2020 at 8.1% and is now 5.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.9% in May 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Nebraska unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Nebraska | 2.2% | +0.1 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Nebraska, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Nebraska Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Nebraska peaked in April 2020 at 84,787. There are now 61,495 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 20,470 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,822. Nebraska job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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Nebraska | 23,292 | +1,338 | -5,287 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Nebraska Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Nebraska Unemployment Rate |
Nebraska Unemployed |
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November 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.2% | 23,292 |
September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.1% | 21,954 |
August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.0% | 21,145 |
July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 20,788 |
June 2023 | 3.6% | 1.9% | 20,470 |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 1.9% | 20,572 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.0% | 21,167 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.1% | 22,562 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 24,704 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 26,541 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 28,181 |