Oklahoma employment report, 01/2012

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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: March 13, 2012
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT REPORT - January 2012
State unemployment rate down in January
Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate improved to 6.1 percent to open 2012, shedding 0.2
percentage points for the month. The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent in January. Over
the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 0.1 percentage points.
JANUARY 2012
Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Oklahoma 6.1% 1,784,580 1,675,780 109,060
United States 8.3% 154,395,000 141,637,000 12,758,000
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
OKLAHOMA Unemp.
rate* Labor force* Employment* Unemployment*
Jan ‘12 6.1% 1,784,580 1,675,780 109,060
Dec ‘11 6.3% 1,786,630 1,673,920 112,710
Nov ‘11 6.3% 1,782,419 1,670,216 112,203
Oct ‘11 6.3% 1,779,230 1,666,340 112,890
Sep ‘11 6.3% 1,774,570 1,662,110 112,460
Aug ‘11 6.3% 1,769,890 1,658,410 111,480
Jan ‘11 6.2% 1,767,260 1,656,860 110,400
* data adjusted for seasonal factors
In January 2012, Oklahoma’s statewide seasonally adjusted employment expanded, while
seasonally adjusted unemployment dropped over the month. For the January-to-January period,
statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment contracted by 1,330 persons (-1.2 percent).
Monthly change* Annual change*
JANUARY 2012onth Number Percent Number Percent
Labor force -1,790 -0.1% 17,590 0.1%
Employment 1,860 0.1% 18,920 1.1%
Unemployment -3,650 -3.2% -1,330 -1.2%
* data adjusted for seasonal factors