Unemployment Inches Up To 5.1 Percent In Oklahoma

The unemployment rate in Oklahoma has risen slightly for the third consecutive month -- although the number of Oklahomans with a job also increased.

Friday, October 19th 2012, 5:05 pm

By: News 9


The unemployment rate in Oklahoma has risen slightly for the third consecutive month -- although the number of Oklahomans with a job also increased.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission said Friday that unemployment for September was 5.2 percent -- up from 5.1 percent in August and 4.9 percent in July.

The commission said the number of residents with a job rose to 1.71 million -- an increase of 13,700 over July. At the same time the number looking for a job rose from 1.79 million to 1.81 million.

The biggest job gains came in the trade, transportation and utilities sector -- which added 2,300 workers.

The professional and business services sector declined by 3,800 jobs while the education and health services industries dropped by 1,600 jobs.

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