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The new 2008-2018 employment projections show modest growth for Oregon's employment. Learn where the jobs are expected over the decade and how to get the detailed industry and occupational projections data.
Nov-19-2009
Quick Stats
Unemployment Rates
Seasonally Adjusted
Oct 2009Sep 2009Oct 2008
Oregon11.3%11.3%7.2%
United States10.2%9.8%6.5%
Local Area RatesLatest Monthly Press Release
 
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Oregon Job Growth
Nonfarm Payroll Employment, in Thousands
Seasonally Adjusted
   Change From
Oct 2009Sep 2009Oct 2008Sep 2009Oct 2008
Total1,616.21,618.11,705.6-1.9-89.4
Construction76.578.489.8-1.9-13.3
Manufacturing162.6165.0188.9-2.4-26.3
Trade, Transport and Utilities313.0312.2331.50.8-18.5
Financial Activities94.893.499.61.4-4.8
Professional and Business Services181.8180.3192.91.5-11.1
Educational and Health Services226.9226.1223.00.83.9
Leisure and Hospitality162.3163.8174.5-1.5-12.2
Other Services58.359.060.6-0.7-2.3
Government297.7298.4300.5-0.7-2.8
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