LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent during July, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
“Michigan’s jobless rate inched down over the month, reflecting a decrease in both unemployment and total workforce during July,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for Michigan’s Center for Data and Analytics. “Seasonally adjusted payroll jobs continue to show positive trends month to month.”
The national unemployment rate inched down by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent in July. Michigan’s July unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points larger than the U.S. rate.
The national jobless rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the year, while the statewide rate remained unchanged since July 2025.
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