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Oklahoma’s Unemployment Rate Moved Down in September

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point to 4.2 percent in September. The U.S. unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage point to 4.2 percent in September. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage point higher than September 2025.

Read the full September 2026 Oklahoma Employment and Unemployment Report.

Last Modified on Oct 20, 2026
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