Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged at 5.2 Percent in May

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was Unchanged at 5.2 Percent in May

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in each of the first five months of 2026.

Manufacturing cuts drag on Oregon's slow job recovery

Oregon's unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May, matching the rate seen in each of the first five months of 2026, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

Oregon's Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.2%

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in each of the first five months of 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in March, April, and May. In May, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 3,600 jobs, following a gain of 600 jobs, as revised, in April. May’s gains were largest in other services (+2,000 jobs) and professional and business services (+1,800). Losses were largest in manufacturing (-1,100 jobs). Although nonfar…

Significant details emerging in latest state unemployment report

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in each of the first five months of 2026, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

OREGON'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS UNCHANGED AT 5.2 PERCENT

June 18, 2026 3:40 a.m. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in each of the first five months of 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in March, April and May. An update from the Oregon State Employment Department said in May, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 3,600 jobs, following a gain of 600 jobs, as revised, in April. May’s gains were largest in the other services category, which went up by 2,0…