(AP) Nebraska’s latest unemployment rate has dropped to 2 percent, the nation’s lowest and the lowest on record for the state. The Nebraska Department of Labor said Friday the September rate was down from August’s rate of 2.2%.
September’s rate is the lowest since Nebraska began keeping records of unemployment data in 1976. It’s also tied with the nationwide record low set by Hawaii in January 2020 and Connecticut in August 2020.
“During the pandemic, we’ve worked together to keep Nebraskans healthy and protect livelihoods,” says Governor Pete Ricketts. “Our Department of Labor has done great work to help connect Nebraskans to their next career opportunity. Communities across the state have supported our small businesses. Companies continue to choose the Cornhusker State as a place to build and grow. There has never been a better time to find a great-paying job in the Good Life!”
The total for nonfarm employment in September stood at nearly 1.020 million. Nebraska’s unemployment rate came in ahead of No. 2 Utah’s 2.4% rate. The national unemployment rate for September was 4.8%.