LINCOLN, NE – Nationwide jobless claims took an unexpected turn higher last week painting a bleak picture across the United States. Initial filings for the week ended Jan. 15 totaled 286,000, well above the Dow Jones estimate of 225,000 and a substantial gain from the previous week’s 231,000.
But Wednesday (January 26, 2022), Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Nebraska’s unemployment rate has dropped to 1.7% for December 2021. That’s a decrease from the state’s rate of 1.8% for November 2021. Nebraska’s current unemployment rate is the lowest ever recorded in the United States.
“Our strong growth is creating great-paying job opportunities all across the state,” said Gov. Ricketts. “The work ethic of our people, our family-friendly communities, and our unmatched quality of life make Nebraska a highly attractive home for businesses. For anyone looking to take the next step forward in their career, the Good Life is calling! There’s never been a better time to find a job in Nebraska.”
Nebraska’s Preliminary Employment Statistics for December 2021
- Unemployment Rate: 1.7%
- #1 in the nation
- Lowest rate on record in the United States
- Labor Force Participation: 68.5%
- Tied for #1 in the nation
- Employment-to-Population Ratio: 67.4%
- #1 in the nation
