Oklahoma employment report, 04/2014

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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: May 16, 2014
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT REPORT – April 2014
Oklahoma’s unemployment rate down again in April
The statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Oklahoma declined to 4.6 percent in April, a
decrease of three-tenths of a percentage point over the month. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped by
four-tenths to reach 6.3 percent. For the April-to-April period, Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate improved by seven-tenths of a percentage point.
APRIL 2014
Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Oklahoma 4.6% 1,816,350 1,732,330 84,020
United States 6.3% 155,421,000 145,669,000 9,753,000
* Data adjusted for seasonal factors
OKLAHOMA
Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Apr ‘14 4.6% 1,816,350 1,732,330 84,020
Mar ‘14 4.9% 1,823,900 1,734,290 89,610
Feb ‘14 5.0% 1,825,140 1,734,200 90,940
Jan ‘14 5.2% 1,824,560 1,730,470 94,090
Dec ‘13 5.4% 1,823,410 1,724,920 98,480
Nov ‘13 5.5% 1,822,060 1,722,590 99,480
Apr ‘13 5.3% 1,812,950 1,717,750 95,200
* Data adjusted for seasonal factors
Statewide seasonally adjusted employment and unemployment dropped over the month, with
unemployment down by nearly 5,600 persons. Over the year, seasonally adjusted unemployment
has decreased by 11,180 persons (-11.7 percent).
Monthly change* Annual change*
APRIL 2014 Number Percent Number Percent
Labor force -7,550 -0.4% 3,400 0.2%
Employment -1,960 -0.1% 14,580 0.8%
Unemployment -5,590 -6.2% -11,180 -11.7%
* Data adjusted for seasonal factors