Oregon’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in March. That’s down from 4% in February, and it’s the lowest it’s been since March of 2020, just before the pandemic began.
Oregon Employment Department economist Gail Krumenauer said Oregon continues to track closely with national numbers.
“Oregon’s regained about nine out of ten jobs that were lost in the pandemic recession," she said. "That’s similar to the U.S. And our unemployment rate is also tracking closely with the U.S. and nearing record lows.”
The construction and financial services fields gained the most jobs in Oregon in March. The Employment Department says that growth can be tied to the real estate market, which remains strong. The only job sector with a significant job loss in March was professional and business services.
Overall, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 5,600 jobs in March, said the Employment Department.
