Oklahoma Unemployment Rate 4.3 for
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate came in at 4.3 (Percent) for Jul 2026, up 2.38% from 4.2 the prior month and 30.30% above its level of 3.3 one year ago. The series has averaged 4.81 since 1976, reaching a record high of 12.5 in April 2020 and a record low of 2.9 in April 2023.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4.2 |
| May 1, 2026 | 4.1 |
| April 1, 2026 | 4 |
| March 1, 2026 | 3.9 |
| February 1, 2026 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2026 | 3.9 |
| December 1, 2025 | 3.7 |
| November 1, 2025 | 3.7 |
| September 1, 2025 | 3.6 |
| August 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| July 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| June 1, 2025 | 3.2 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| April 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| March 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| February 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| January 1, 2025 | 3.1 |
| December 1, 2024 | 3.1 |
| November 1, 2024 | 3.1 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 3.1 |
| February 1, 2001 | 3 |
| January 1, 2001 | 3 |
| December 1, 2000 | 2.9 |
| November 1, 2000 | 2.9 |
| October 1, 2000 | 2.9 |
| September 1, 2000 | 3 |
| August 1, 2000 | 3 |
| July 1, 2000 | 3 |
| June 1, 2000 | 3 |
| May 1, 2000 | 3 |
| April 1, 2000 | 3 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| January 1, 2000 | 3.1 |
| December 1, 1999 | 3.2 |
| November 1, 1999 | 3.2 |
| October 1, 1999 | 3.3 |
| September 1, 1999 | 3.3 |
| August 1, 1999 | 3.3 |
About Oklahoma Unemployment Rate
What it measures
The Oklahoma unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted and reported monthly under FRED series OKUR, comes from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Oklahoma's economy is grounded in oil and natural gas production, with a large wind power buildout, extensive cattle and wheat agriculture, and one of the world's biggest aircraft maintenance bases in Tulsa.
Why it matters
Oklahoma provides a cleaner read on onshore drilling activity than larger, more diversified Texas. Rig counts and natural gas prices flow through to oilfield services employment quickly. Its typically low unemployment also reflects a steady government and agricultural base, so sharp increases usually mean the energy sector is retrenching in earnest.
How to read it
Compare the state's rate with the national unemployment rate; Oklahoma has usually stayed below it outside energy busts. Interpret rises in the context of rig counts and commodity prices, since energy layoffs dominate the cyclical signal. A rate climbing while oil prices hold firm would be unusual and worth deeper investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Oklahoma Unemployment Rate?
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate is 4.3 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Oklahoma Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 12.5 (April 2020) and the lowest is 2.9 (April 2023).
How often is Oklahoma Unemployment Rate updated?
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 4.3 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 4.2 |
| Change From Previous Month | 2.38% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 3.3 |
| Change From Year Ago | 30.30% |
| Average Growth Rate | -0.59%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 12.5 |
| Record Low (Apr 2023) | 2.9 |
| Long-Term Average | 4.81 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 4.04 |
| 2025 | 3.31 |
| 2024 | 3.2 |
| 2023 | 3.13 |
| 2022 | 3.01 |
| 2021 | 4.02 |
| 2020 | 6.3 |
| 2019 | 3.12 |
| 2018 | 3.29 |
| 2017 | 4.03 |
| 2016 | 4.65 |
| 2015 | 4.28 |
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