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Indiana Unemployment Rate Rises in June

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The state's unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 4.1%.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate increased in June.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate stands at 3.8 percent, up from 3.7 percent in May.

By comparison, the national unemployment rate for June stands at 4.1 percent.

Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,378,707 - an increase of 1,527 from the previous month. As of July 17, 2024, there were 96,433 open job postings throughout the state.

Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.

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