Oregon unemployment eases to 5.0% in September

By Erick León

Oregon | Employment report | September 2026 data

Oregon recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.0 percent in September 2026, compared with 5.1 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 1,973,900 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 5,800 more jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 2,212,100 people, 3,800 higher than in August. The figures show a lower rounded jobless rate alongside a larger payroll total.

These are numerical comparisons of estimates, not a determination that each change is statistically significant. Figures may be revised. The state table was extracted October 20, 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Oregon Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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