Oklahoma employment report, 11/2012

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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 21, 2012
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT REPORT - November 2012
State unemployment rate improves in November
In November 2012, Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage points
to 5.2 percent. The national unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent for the month. The state’s seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate was down by 1.1 percentage points compared to November 2011.
NOVEMBER 2012
Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Oklahoma 5.2% 1,824,290 1,730,200 94,090
United States 7.7% 155,291,000 143,262,000 12,029,000
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
OKLAHOMA Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Nov ‘12 5.2% 1,824,290 1,730,200 94,090
Oct ‘12 5.3% 1,821,890 1,725,620 96,270
Sep ‘12 5.2% 1,813,490 1,719,120 94,380
Aug ‘12 5.1% 1,799,250 1,707,850 91,400
Jul ‘12 4.9% 1,795,720 1,707,300 88,420
Jun ‘12 4.7% 1,794,260 1,709,300 84,960
Nov ‘11 6.3% 1,782,420 1,670,220 112,200
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
In November, statewide seasonally adjusted employment rose, while unemployment dipped over
the month. For the year, statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment dropped by 18,110 persons
(-16.1 percent).
Monthly change* Annual change*
NOVEMBER 2012 Number Percent Number Percent
Labor force 2,400 0.1% 41,870 2.3%
Employment 4,580 0.3% 59,980 3.6%
Unemployment -2,180 -2.3% −18,110 -16.1%
* data adjusted for seasonal factors