INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate in November was 3.7%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), which is identical to the national unemployment rate.
Indiana’s labor force participation rate stands at 63.3% for November, remaining above the national rate of 62.8%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work. It does not include students, retirees, individuals unable to work due to a disability or illness, or adults responsible for their family’s childcare needs.
Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,423,256 – an increase of 1,613 from the previous month.
“Indiana’s employment data for November shows the state remains in a strong position,” said DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk. “Private employment has set state records for two consecutive months which shows employers still have hiring needs and more individuals are landing new jobs.”
Private sector employment in Indiana increased by 500 jobs over the previous month, a gain of 40,800 jobs from this time last year. The state’s November private employment is at 2,859,100, a new peak.
Industries that experienced job increases in November included Private Educational and Health Services, growing by 2,300 jobs, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities, increasing by 1,200 jobs.
As of Dec. 18, there were 103,265 open job postings throughout the state. In November, 15,164 unemployment insurance claims were filed in Indiana.
Individuals looking for work, training, or career information should visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.