(Indianapolis, IN) – Unemployment in Indiana held steady in July.
The Department of Workforce Development says last month’s jobless rate was recorded at 3.6 percent, which was the same as the one posted in June. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for July was 4.2 percent.
Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.7 percent compare to 62.2 percent nationally. That’s the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for a job.
Those not in the labor force primarily include students, retirees and other non-working populations, such as people unable to work due to a disability or illness, or adults responsible for their family’s childcare needs.
Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,489,108.
July 2025 total private employment is 2,855,200, which is an increase of 7,000 from the previous month.
Industries that experienced job increases in July included:
- Private Educational & Health Services (+4,900)
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+1,700)
- Construction (+1,300)
- Professional & Business Services (+1,200)
- Manufacturing (+100)
As of August 1, there were 88,506 open job postings throughout the state.
As of the week ending on August 2, Indiana had 20,507 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Those who are looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
