Ohio unemployment was 4.2% in February 2026
Ohio's unemployment rate was 4.2% in February 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ohio's labor force numbered 5,929,723, of whom 251,324 were counted as unemployed. 5,678,399 residents were employed.
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The source filing
| Month | February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% |
| Labor force | 5,929,723 |
| Employed | 5,678,399 |
| Unemployed | 251,324 |
| Area | Ohio, statewide (FIPS 39) |
Published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. This is the agency's public filing as The Lantern received it, shown with its fields named in plain English.