Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma peaked in April 2020 at 12.6% and is now 9.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.6% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see Oklahoma unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Oklahoma | 3.4% | 0.0 | +0.6 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 227,670. There are now 163,197 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 49,005 in February 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 15,468. Oklahoma job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma | 64,473 | +900 | +12,022 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 64,473 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 63,573 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 60,476 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 57,484 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 54,916 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 53,663 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 52,081 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 51,072 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 49,447 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 49,005 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 49,607 |