US Unemployment Rate in Salem, OR
US Unemployment Rate in Salem, OR 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 rate by metropolitan area table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment rate by metropolitan area table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | |||||||||||
| Salem, OR | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Albany, OR | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Understanding US Unemployment Rate in Salem, OR
Monitor the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively searching for work within the metropolitan boundaries of Salem, OR, providing a dedicated gauge of local economic health separate from regional averages.
Analyze the monthly data by focusing on annual comparisons rather than short-term sequential movements to properly account for predictable seasonal shifts, and incorporate standard historical revisions into ongoing research.