Oregon Unemployment Rate Continues Slow, Steady Climb

Oregon unemployment rate continues slow, steady climb

Oregon’s unemployment rate went up one-tenth of a percentage point in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of such growth.The state lost 4,300 jobs last month. The largest losses came in the manufacturing (-1,200 jobs), leisure and hospitality (-1,000 jobs), retail trade (-700 jobs), and professional and business services (-700 jobs) sectors.The public sector also shrank, losing 600 jobs. All losses came in the federal government subsector.…

Oregon's Unemployment Rate Rising Gradually

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.9% in June and 4.8% in May, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in June 2024. Oregon’s 4.9% unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 3.6% during spring 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in May and 4.1% in June. In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 2,100 jobs in May. June’s losse…

Oregon employment drops by 4,300 jobs

Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs in June, according to the latest Oregon Employment Department report.

Oregon shed 4,300 jobs in June, unemployment rate ticked up

Manufacturing has been one of the biggest job shedders in the past year.

OREGON'S NONFARM PAYROLL EMPLOYMENT DROPS BY 4,300 IN JUNE

July 17, 2025 3:40 a.m. In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 2,100 jobs in May. A State of Oregon Employment Department release said June’s losses were largest in the other services category, manufacturing, leisur