The state's jobless rate remains lower than the national rate.
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's unemployment rate dropped last month.
According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state's jobless rate fell to 3.6 percent in June, down from 3.7 percent the month prior.
By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for June was 4.1 percent.
In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.7 percent compared to the national rate of 62.3 percent. 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 3,489,938.
As of June 30, there were 86,381 open job postings throughout the state. As of the week ending on July 5, Indiana had 20,694 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
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