According to data released today by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased during June, with total employment increased by 26,000, while unemployment edged down by 3,000, resulting in a labor force gain of 23,000 over the month.

The national unemployment rate inched down by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.6 percent between May and June. For the second consecutive month, Michigan’s jobless rate matched the national rate. The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent over the year, while Michigan’s rate receded by four-tenths of a percentage point since June 2022.


The June statewide labor force participation rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point to 60.7 percent over the month, while Michigan’s employment-population ratio increased by 0.3 percentage points to 58.6 percent.

Michigan’s trade, transportation, and utilities industry demonstrated the largest numerical payroll employment decrease over the month (-4,000).

Nonfarm jobs in the state’s professional and business services sector rose for the fourth consecutive month, with employment advancing by 11,000 since February 2023.

The largest numerical over-the-year payroll job gain was seen in Michigan’s government sector (+22,000).

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