Oregon Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oregon rose 0.3 percentage points in November 2022 to 4.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oregon peaked in April 2020 at 13.3% and is now 8.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.5% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see Oregon unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Oregon | 4.4% | +0.3 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Oregon, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Oregon Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Oregon peaked in April 2020 at 268,802. There are now 173,126 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 76,547 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 19,129. Oregon job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Oregon | 95,676 | +5,839 | +4,384 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oregon Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 95,676 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 89,837 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 83,647 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 81,977 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 76,547 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 77,323 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 78,150 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 80,762 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 81,986 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 86,874 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 91,904 |