Oregon Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oregon fell 0.3 percentage points in March 2023 to 4.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Oregon peaked in April 2020 at 13.7% and is now 9.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.5% in March 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see Oregon unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Oregon | 4.4% | -0.3 | +0.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 280,473. There are now 184,738 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 76,941 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 18,794. Oregon job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Oregon | 95,735 | -7,481 | +18,794 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Oregon Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployment Rate |
Oregon Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 95,735 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 103,216 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 104,988 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 104,143 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 105,299 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 105,522 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 101,323 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 94,541 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 89,280 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 83,928 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 79,636 |