(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percent to 3.4 percent in September, according to the Department of Workforce Development.
By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for last month was 4.2 percent.
In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.1 percent compared to the national rate of 61.8 percent.
This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work.
Those not in the labor force include, primarily, students, retirees and other non-working populations, such as those 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 3,490,597.
September 2026 total private employment is 2,848,000, an increase of 3,200 from the previous month.
Industries that experienced job increases this month included:
- Private Educational & Health Services (+3,700)
- Manufacturing (+3,500)
- All Other (+400)
As of September 30, there were 106,223 open job postings throughout the state.
As of the week ending on October 3, Indiana had 16,671 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Those who looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
