Oklahoma unemployment rate rises above national average - The Journal Record

The Oklahoma State Capitol. (Photo/John Huntley, Legislative Services Bureau) The Oklahoma State Capitol. (Photo/John Huntley, Legislative Services Bureau) – Oklahoma’s unemployment rate reached 4.3% in August, above the national rate of 4.1%. – The state’s unemployment rate rose 0.9 percentage points from August 2025. – Federal Reserve economist Cortney Cowley said job losses and labor force growth are contributing to the increase. – The state’s unemployment rate rose 0.9 percentage points from August 2025. – Federal Reserve economist Cortney Cowley said job losses and labor force growth are contributing to the increase. – Federal Reserve economist Cortney Cowley said job losses and labor force growth are contributing to the increase.