Oklahoma Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oklahoma rose 0.1 percentage points in March 2022 to 2.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 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 9.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.6% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Oklahoma unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
Oklahoma | 2.7% | +0.1 | -2.0 |
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 227,670. There are now 178,266 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 49,005 in February 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 399. Oklahoma job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma | 49,404 | +399 | -37,530 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oklahoma Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate |
Oklahoma Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 49,404 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 49,005 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 49,607 |
December 2021 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 52,657 |
November 2021 | 4.2% | 2.8% | 52,451 |
October 2021 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 53,566 |
September 2021 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 58,633 |
August 2021 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 65,622 |
July 2021 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 72,498 |
June 2021 | 5.9% | 4.2% | 78,349 |
May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 81,623 |