The unemployment rate of the State of Indiana in July stood at 4.0%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for July stands at 4.3%
In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate of 62.5% is now .1% higher than it was in June but still slightly below the national rate of 62.7%.
This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16-and-older that are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force include primarily students, retirees and other non-working populations, such as individuals unable to work due to a disability or illness, or adults responsible for their family's childcare needs.
Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,387,066.
Private sector employment in Indiana was unchanged over the last month. In July of 2024 Indiana reported 2,859,300 jobs.
Industries that experienced job increases in July included:
- Leisure & Hospitality (+ 2,000)
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+2,000)
- Construction (+ 1,400)
- Professional and Business Services (+1,300)
As of July 16, there were 96,433 open job postings throughout the state. As of the week ending on July 27, Indiana had 20,275 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Stay safe; always assume you are on ‘thin ice’
100% of Keystone Cooperative member profits returned to farmer-members
More than $320,000 in energy bill assistance available for Duke Energy Indiana customers
Niles Scream Park raises more than $153,300 for local groups
Indiana Senate accepting applications for 2026 Page Program
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance surpasses 2024 volunteer impact, continues Giving Tuesday initiative
Governor Braun announces "Family First Workplace” policy to support working families
Two nabbed for drugs in Parke County
USPS asks public to clear snow and ice to help deliveries
Winter Weather Advisory calls for more snow chances
Special Olympics Indiana now serves 20,000 athletes statewide
Winter Storm Watch for most of central Indiana, heavy snow possible
Dana Festival of Lights right around the corner
Governor Braun celebrates "Small Business Saturday" in Indiana
New Coach Curt Cignetti Indiana Hoosiers bobblehead unveiled with proceeds going to Riley Children’s Hospital
IDOH offers food preparation tips for a safe Thanksgiving
O'Heir reflects back on time as Vermillion County EMA Director
