Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma fell 0.0 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma peaked in April 2020 at 12.5% and is now 9.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.8% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Oklahoma unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Oklahoma | 3.0% | 0.0 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Oklahoma, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Oklahoma Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Oklahoma peaked in April 2020 at 226,105. There are now 169,283 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 53,266 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,556. Oklahoma job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma | 56,822 | -786 | +3,556 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 56,822 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 57,608 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 58,843 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 59,659 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 60,049 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 60,681 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 60,656 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 59,742 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 57,994 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 56,060 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 54,481 |