Gov. Ricketts Highlights New Record Low for Nebraska’s Unemployment Rate
NEBRASKA, September 17 - Media Contacts:
Taylor Gage, 402-471-1970
Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967
Media Release:
Gov. Ricketts Highlights New Record Low for Nebraska’s Unemployment Rate
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that Nebraska’s unemployment rate had dropped to 2.2%, the lowest recorded level in state history.
“Nebraska’s unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in the nation and has now reached a new record low for our state,” said Governor Ricketts. “There’s never been a better time to find a job in Nebraska. With tens of thousands of openings, Nebraskans and people across the country have a chance to find the opportunity of their dreams here in the Good Life.”
Nebraska’s Preliminary Employment Statistics for August 2021
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Unemployment Rate: 2.2%
- #1 in the nation
- Lowest rate on record
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Labor Force Participation: 68.4%
- #3 in nation (behind North and South Dakota)
- Employment-to-Population Ratio: 66.9%
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Manufacturing Employment: 101,300
- Highest total since August 2008
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