Indiana Jobless Rate Increases in August

The state's unemployment rate moved to 3.4 percent last month.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's unemployment rate increased slightly in August. 

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state's jobless rate increased to 3.4 percent last month, up from 3.3 percent in July. 

By comparison, the national unemployment rate for August stands at 3.8 percent. 

Indiana's labor force participation rate moved to 63.5 percent for August, remaining above the national rate of 62.8 percent. In total, Indiana's labor force stands at 3,429,353, a decrease of 714 from the previous month. 

"The number of Hoosiers in the labor force remains near an all-time high, and the need for skilled workers has never been greater," said DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk. "Individuals looking for their next job are encouraged to visit a WorkOne office or utilize the online resources available through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to re-enter the workforce and fill one of the many open positions across the state. For many of Indiana's most in-demand jobs, there are resources available to obtain the necessary skills Indiana employers require. Qualifying workers may be eligible for free training to help them increase their earnings."

As of September 18, there were 104,794 open job postings throughout the state. In August, 15,247 unemployment insurance claims were filed in Indiana.

Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.

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