Oklahoma employment report

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market information (LMI) publications developed by the ER&A division. All statistics are preliminary and have been adjusted for seasonal factors. Beginning in January
2010, seasonally adjusted LAUS estimates are calculated using a new methodology designed to reduce estimation volatility. More information on this change can be found at
www.bls.gov/lau/lassaqa.htm. All data is collected under strict guidelines provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although a large amount of data has been presented,
this in no way suggests that all data has been included. Due to space restrictions, only relevant industries and sectors are included. Unless otherwise noted, data is
rounded to the nearest 10.
FOR RELEASE: December 20, 2011
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT REPORT - November 2011
Oklahoma unemployment rate unchanged in November
In November 2011, Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 6.1 percent for
the month. The national unemployment rate improved by 0.4 percentage points in November to reach 8.6
percent. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined by 0.8 percentage
points.
NOVEMBER 2011
Unemp.
rate*
Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Oklahoma 6.1% 1,752,630 1,646,140 106,490
United States 8.6% 153,883,000 140,580,000 13,303,000
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
OKLAHOMA Unemp.
rate*
Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Nov ‘11 6.1% 1,752,630 1,646,140 106,490
Oct ‘11 6.1% 1,744,770 1,638,820 105,950
Sep ‘11 5.9% 1,738,820 1,636,740 102,090
Aug ‘11 5.6% 1,730,670 1,633,510 97,170
Jul ‘11 5.6% 1,727,780 1,631,770 96,010
Jun ‘11 5.4% 1,730,550 1,637,820 92,730
Nov ‘10 6.9% 1,749,600 1,629,680 119,920
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
In November 2011, Oklahoma’s statewide seasonally adjusted employment and seasonally
adjusted unemployment both rose over the month. For the November-to-November period,
statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment dropped by 13,430 persons (-11.2 percent).
Monthly change* Annual change*
NOVEMBER 2011onth Number Percent Number Percent
Labor force 7,860 0.5% 3,030 -0.6%
Employment 7,320 0.4% 16,460 1.0%
Unemployment 540 0.5% -13,430 -11.2%
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
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Statewide employment down slightly in November
Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted NONFARM EMPLOYMENT contracted by 800 jobs (-0.1 percent) in
November 2011. Seasonally adjusted NONFARM EMPLOYMENT for the United States added 120,000 jobs
(+0.1 percent) from October to November. When compared to November 2010, state NONFARM
EMPLOYMENT rose by 43,000 jobs (+2.8 percent).
• In November, seven of Oklahoma’s 11 statewide supersectors reported job gains. The largest of these
gains occurred in Trade, Transportation & Utilities, where a 1,300-job addition was driven primarily by
growth in Retail Trade.
• Professional & Business Services posted a loss of 2,000 jobs, the month’s largest by any supersector.
• Nine statewide supersectors expanded during the November-to-November period, led by Manufacturing
(+10,400 jobs).
• The only supersectors to record over-the-year losses in November were Information and Other Services.
NUMBER OF JOBS* CHANGE*
Nov ‘11 Oct ‘11 Nov ‘10 Oct ‘11 to Nov ‘11 Nov ‘10 to Nov ‘11
TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT 1,569,600 1,570,400 1,526,600 -800 -0.1% 43,000 2.8%
Mining & Logging 49,400 48,700 44,800 700 1.4% 4,600 10.3%
Construction 71,900 73,500 67,800 -1,600 -2.2% 4,100 6.0%
Manufacturing 135,400 134,400 125,000 1,000 0.7% 10,400 8.3%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities 282,400 281,100 276,400 1,300 0.5% 6,000 2.2%
Wholesale Trade 57,700 57,300 55,200 400 0.7% 2,500 4.5%
Retail Trade 172,700 171,200 168,300 1,500 0.9% 4,400 2.6%
Transportation, Warehousing &
Utilities
52,000 52,600 52,900 -600 -1.1% -900 -1.7%
Information 23,900 23,800 24,800 100 0.4% -900 -3.6%
Financial Activities 80,900 81,300 79,900 -400 -0.5% 1,000 1.3%
Real Estate and Rental & Leasing 22,500 22,700 21,800 -200 -0.9% 700 3.2%
Professional & Business Services 176,800 178,800 171,100 -2,000 -1.1% 5,700 3.3%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
Services
59,900 60,800 60,400 -900 -1.5% -500 -0.8%
Administrative & Support and Waste
Management & Remediation Svcs.
101,200 101,400 95,100 -200 -0.2% 6,100 6.4%
Educational & Health Services 209,300 208,500 204,400 800 0.4% 4,900 2.4%
Educational Services 20,000 19,800 20,000 200 1.0% 0 0.0%
Health Care & Social Assistance 189,300 188,700 184,400 600 0.3% 4,900 2.7%
Leisure & Hospitality 143,600 144,900 137,400 -1,300 -0.9% 6,200 4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 13,700 14,000 14,100 -300 -2.1% -400 -2.8%
Accommodation & Food Services 129,900 130,900 123,300 -1,000 -0.8% 6,600 5.4%
Other Services 59,000 58,800 60,700 200 0.3% -1,700 -2.8%
Government 337,000 336,600 334,300 400 0.1% 2,700 0.8%
Federal Government 49,700 49,700 49,800 0 0.0% -100 -0.2%
State Government 84,600 84,700 84,200 -100 -0.1% 400 0.5%
Local Government 202,700 202,200 200,300 500 0.2% 2,400 1.2%
* data adjusted for seasonal factors Jobs Pct. Jobs Pct.