Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.1% Amid Job Losses

Oregon's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1% in August, despite job losses and continued weakness in several major industries.

The state's jobless rate has been stuck in a narrow band between 5.0% and 5.3% for the past 18 months, dating back to March 2025 when it was 5.0%

Oregon's seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 800 jobs in August, following a revised loss of 1,800 jobs in July.