Michigan Unemployment Rate Decreases in June

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate receded by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 5.3 percent during June.

The national unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.1 percent. Michigan’s June jobless rate was 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. rate. The national unemployment rate was unchanged over the year, while the statewide unemployment rate increased by 0.6 percentage points since June 2024. Michigan displayed the third largest jobless rate in the nation during June, exceeded by Nevada and California with jobless rates of 5.4 percent each.

Michigan’s workforce fell by 0.2 percent over the month, while the national labor force receded by 0.1 percent. Total statewide employment edged down by 0.1 percent, while the U.S. employment level advanced by 0.1 percent. The total number of unemployed people in the state decreased by 2.2 percent over the month, while the national count of unemployed receded by 3.1 percent.

Over the year, Michigan’s labor force rose by 0.4 percent, an increase one full percentage point below the national labor force gain (+1.4 percent). Statewide employment decreased by 0.3 percent, while the U.S. employment total increased by 1.4 percent. The number of unemployed people in Michigan increased by 14.3 percent, while the national number of unemployed advanced by 2.4 percent since June 2024.