Ohio Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Ohio fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 4.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Ohio peaked in April 2020 at 16.4% and is now 12.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.9% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Ohio unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Ohio | 4.2% | 0.0 | -0.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Ohio, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Ohio Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Ohio peaked in April 2020 at 908,106. There are now 664,887 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 223,482 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 19,737. Ohio job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ohio | 243,219 | +1,628 | -13,632 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Ohio Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 243,219 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 241,591 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 231,923 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 228,949 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 223,482 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 224,008 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 226,287 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 232,934 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 236,765 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 241,778 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 246,218 |