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The federal government has reopened. Federal employees should stop filing unemployment claims. Any benefits received during the shutdown must be repaid, and unpaid balances may be subject to interest and garnishment. For assistance, contact OESC at one of our 27 job centers or call 405-525-1500. https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/locations.html

Oklahoma’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged in August

Friday, September 19, 2025

Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.1 percent in August. The U.S. unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage point to 4.3 percent in August. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points from 3.3 percent in August 2024.

Read the full August 2025 Oklahoma Employment and Unemployment Report

Last Modified on Sep 19, 2025
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