(Statewide) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state’s jobless rate declined in April.
It fell to 3.9 percent, down from 4.1 percent in March.
By comparison, the national unemployment rate last month was 4.2 percent.
Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.7 percent compared to the national rate of 62.6 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 individuals 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 3,483,930.
April 2025 total private employment is 2,840,200 an increase of 4,800 from the previous month.
Industries that experienced job increases this month included:
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+2,700)
- Private Educational & Health Services (+2,200)
- Professional & Business Services (+1,100)
- Financial Activities (+400)
As of May 1, there were 88,613 open job postings throughout the state.
As of the week ending on April 26, Indiana had 21,736 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Those looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
Click here to view the Employment Snapshot.
