Unemployment Down Slightly in February

(Statewide) – The state’s unemployment rate in February came in at 4.3%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

That’s down from 4.4% the month before.

By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for February was 4.1%.

In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.8% compared to the national rate of 62.4%.

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 3,487,942 and is a new peak for Indiana.

February 2025 total private employment is 2,825,200 a decrease of 3,300 from the previous month.

Industries that experienced job increases included:

• Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+300)
• Construction (+200)

As of March 4, there were 85,212 open job postings throughout the state. As of the week ending on March 1, Indiana had 26,542 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.

Those who are looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.