Michigan jobless rate decreases during July
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LANSING - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent during July, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by 23,000 over the month, while the number of unemployed people fell by 6,000, resulting in a labor force reduction of 29,000 between June and July.
"Michigan's jobless rate inched down over the month, reflecting a decrease in both unemployment and total workforce during July," said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for Michigan's Center for Data and Analytics. "Seasonally adjusted payroll jobs continue to show positive trends month to month."
The national unemployment rate inched down by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent in July. Michigan's July unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points larger than the U.S. rate. The national jobless rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the year, while the statewide rate remained unchanged since July 2025.
Labor force trends and highlights
– The state's labor force receded by 0.6 percent over the month, a reduction three times larger than the national workforce decline (-0.2 percent).
– Statewide total employment levels decreased by 0.5 percent over the month, while the national employment level edged down by 0.1 percent since June.
– Total unemployment in Michigan was reduced by 2.8 percent over the year, while the U.S. total number of unemployed declined by 4.9 percent since July 2025.
– Michigan's labor force participation rate decreased by four-tenths of a percentage point to 59.1 percent in July. Michigan's employment-population ratio fell by three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 56.2 percent.
Michigan payroll employment advanced during July
According to the monthly survey of employers, Michigan seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment advanced by 7,000 between June and July.