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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