Indiana’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in May 2026, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate for May was 4.3%, placing Indiana below the national average.
Labor Force Participation Rate
Officials also reported continued strength in the state’s labor force participation rate. Indiana’s labor force participation rate stands at 63.2%, compared to the national rate of 61.8%, according to state data.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development defines labor force participation as the percentage of residents age 16 and older who are either working or actively seeking employment. The state’s total labor force is recorded at 3,489,693 people.
State data shows total private employment in Indiana reached 2,843,000 in May, an increase of 3,800 jobs from April. Several industries posted monthly gains.
As of May 31, 2026, there were 94,059 open job postings across the state, according to the report. During the week ending June 6, 2026, Indiana recorded 19,068 continued unemployment insurance claims.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
