Ohio unemployment was 3.4% in September 2026
Ohio's unemployment rate was 3.4% in September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ohio's labor force numbered 5,853,739, of whom 196,349 were counted as unemployed. 5,657,390 residents were employed. The figure is preliminary and subject to revision.
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The source filing
| Month | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Labor force | 5,853,739 |
| Employed | 5,657,390 |
| Unemployed | 196,349 |
| Preliminary | Yes |
| 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.