Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma fell 0.4 percentage points in September 2020 to 5.3%. The state unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oklahoma peaked in April 2020 at 14.7% and is now 9.4 percentage points lower. You can also see Oklahoma unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.9% | -0.5 | +4.4 |
| Oklahoma | 5.3% | -0.4 | +2.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Oklahoma, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Oklahoma Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Oklahoma peaked in April 2020 at 261,299. There are now 161,486 fewer people unemployed in the state. Oklahoma job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 99,813 | -4,909 | +38,072 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 99,813 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 5.7% | 104,722 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 7.1% | 127,865 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 6.4% | 113,797 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 230,245 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 14.7% | 261,299 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 53,727 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 58,430 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 60,607 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 61,982 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 62,123 |
| October 2019 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 62,204 |
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