INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana’s unemployment rate in May remains fairly steady at 3.1%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). By comparison, the national unemployment rate was 3.7%.
The Hoosier labor force participation rate held at 63.6% for May, continuing its longtime run above the national rate of 62.6%. The state’s total labor force totals 3,426,738, an increase of 3,399 from the previous month.
Private sector employment in Indiana decreased by 2,300 jobs over the last month but still resulted in a gain of 66,500 jobs from this time last year. Indiana’s May private employment stands at 2,837,600.
Industries that experienced job increases in May included:
- Professional and Business Services (+2,100)
- Private Educational and Health Services (+1,100)
- Financial Activities (+300)
As of June 1, DWD says there were 124,313 open job postings throughout the state. In May, 14,478 unemployment insurance claims were filed in Indiana.
Individuals looking for work, training, or career information should visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.