STATE DATA
Nebraska Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Nebraska — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
3.0%
Statewide rate
93
Counties with data
2.8%
County average
2.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Nebraska — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2025
2.9%
Revised
Feb 2025
2.9%
Revised
Mar 2025
2.9%
Revised
Apr 2025
2.9%
Revised
May 2025
2.9%
Revised
Jun 2025
2.9%
Revised
Jul 2025
2.9%
Revised
Aug 2025
2.9%
Revised
Sep 2025
2.9%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
3.0%
Revised
Dec 2025
3.0%
Revised
Highest Unemployment — Nebraska
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Thomas County, NE | 4.6% |
| McPherson County, NE | 4.3% |
| Loup County, NE | 3.9% |
| Johnson County, NE | 3.9% |
| Saline County, NE | 3.8% |
| Hooker County, NE | 3.7% |
| Dakota County, NE | 3.6% |
| Banner County, NE | 3.5% |
| Greeley County, NE | 3.5% |
| Hall County, NE | 3.5% |
Lowest Unemployment — Nebraska
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dundy County, NE | 2.0% |
| Boone County, NE | 2.1% |
| Cherry County, NE | 2.2% |
| Merrick County, NE | 2.2% |
| Perkins County, NE | 2.2% |
| Howard County, NE | 2.3% |
| Holt County, NE | 2.3% |
| Rock County, NE | 2.3% |
| Harlan County, NE | 2.3% |
| Valley County, NE | 2.3% |
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