INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recorded the state’s unemployment rate at 4.3% in February, down slightly from January’s 4.4% rate. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for February was 4.1%.
In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.8% compared to the national rate of 62.4%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work.
Those not in the labor force include students, retirees, and other non-working populations, such as individuals who are disabled, ill, or responsible for their family’s childcare needs. Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,487,942, a new peak for the state.
February 2025 total private employment is 2,825,200, a decrease of 3,300 from the previous month.
Industries that experienced job increases this month included:
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+300)
- Construction (+200)
As of March 4, 2025, there were 85,212 open job postings throughout the state. As of the week ending on March 1, 2025, Indiana had 26,542 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Individuals looking for work, training, or career information should visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
