Oregon Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oregon fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2018 to 3.8%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oregon peaked in May 2009 at 11.9% and is now 8.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.8% in August 2018, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Oregon unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	October 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.7%	0.0	-0.4
Oregon	3.8%	0.0	-0.4

Unemployment Rate: Oregon, National

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Oregon Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Oregon peaked in May 2009 at 235,903. There are now 154,943 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 79,841 in September 2018, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,119. Oregon job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	October 2018	Month/Month	Year/Year
Oregon	80,960	+1,119	-7,255

Number of Unemployed Persons

Oregon Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	Oregon Unemployment Rate	Oregon Unemployed
October 2018	3.7%	3.8%	80,960
September 2018	3.7%	3.8%	79,841
August 2018	3.9%	3.8%	80,612
July 2018	3.9%	3.9%	82,521
June 2018	4.0%	4.0%	84,769
May 2018	3.8%	4.1%	86,640
April 2018	3.9%	4.1%	87,934
March 2018	4.1%	4.1%	88,130
February 2018	4.1%	4.1%	88,035
January 2018	4.1%	4.1%	87,695
December 2017	4.1%	4.1%	87,979
November 2017	4.1%	4.2%	88,076