Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 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 9.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.7% in June 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Oklahoma unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Oklahoma | 3.2% | +0.2 | 0.0 |
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 164,024 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 52,084 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 9,997. Oklahoma job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 62,081 | +3,758 | +1,400 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 62,081 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 58,323 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 54,368 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 52,229 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 52,084 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 53,566 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 54,463 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 56,853 |
| 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 |
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