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

• Unemployment Rate: 2.2%
  • #1 in the nation
  • Lowest rate on record
• Labor Force Participation: 68.4%
  • #3 in nation (behind North and South Dakota)
• Employment-to-Population Ratio: 66.9%
• Manufacturing Employment: 101,300
  • Highest total since August 2008

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