Nebraska unemployment rate remains unchanged in May

Nebraska’s 3% unemployment rate is unchanged from last month and sixth lowest nationally

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s latest monthly unemployment rate is 3% — unchanged from the previous month and showing a pattern that returns the rate more steadily to pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels. According to May data released Tuesday, the preliminary state unemployment…

Nebraska's 3% unemployment rate is unchanged from last month and sixth lowest nationally • Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate remained at 3% again this month, same as last month. Before it reached that point in February 2025, the last time the state unemployment rate was at 3% was in December 2020, during the pandemic. (Courtesy of Nebraska Department of Labor)LINCOLN  — Nebraska’s latest monthly unemployment rate is 3% — unchanged from the previous month and showing a pattern that returns the rate more steadily to pre-COVID 19 …

Nebraska unemployment rate remains unchanged in May

The state Department of Labor on Tuesday reported a 3.0% unemployment rate for Nebraska in May, the same as April.

Nebraska sees no change, Iowa slight increase in unemployment in May, reports say

Nebraska saw no change in unemployment, while Iowa saw a small increase in May, two reports said this week.

Arkansas Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.7% in May

The state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in May, going unchanged for a third straight month, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services reported Tuesday. The U.S. jobless rate also was unchanged in May, holding at 4.2%. In Arkansas, the civilian labor force increased by 615 to 1.423 million. The labor force participation rate in May remained at 58.4%. Compared to May 2024, there were 12,386 more people employed in the state. The unemploym…

Nebraska's unemployment rate holds steady at 3%, beating national average of 4.2%

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