US Oregon Unemployment Rate
US Oregon Unemployment Rate stood at 5.1% in Aug 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment and labour force by state table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1976 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment and labour force by state table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West region | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Pacific division | 5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Oregon | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Understanding US Oregon Unemployment Rate
The Oregon unemployment rate measures the percentage of the state's active labor force that is unemployed and currently looking for work, providing a localized lens distinct from national labor benchmarks and neighboring Pacific regional series. The indicator reflects the state's particular industrial composition, including forestry, agriculture, technology, and manufacturing, capturing labor adjustments that differ markedly from more urbanized or service-dominated economies.
Evaluating this monthly release involves watching for regular seasonal swings related to weather-dependent industries and school schedules, rendering year-on-year comparisons much more reliable than sequential month-on-month shifts for identifying economic trends. Analysts should additionally account for periodic historical revisions that update past estimates based on comprehensive payroll tax records and refined population models.