Oregon's Labor Force Largest Ever

Oregon’s labor force has grown rapidly. During the past two years, Oregon’s labor force grew by nearly 100,000 individuals to reach an all-time high of 2,018,000 in February 2016. Key factors boosting the labor force include rapid job growth, in-migration, and growth in new entrants to the labor force.

In addition to a record labor force in Oregon, Oregon's unemployment rate (4.8%) is at it's lowest level in more than 20 years. It's down from last year's February figure of 5.8%. The number of employed workers over the year has increased (+86,000), while the number of unemployed workers has decreased (-16,000).

For more information on Oregon's labor force, visit the Oregon Local Area Unemployment Statistics.