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Oregon Unemployment Rises to 4.9%, Healthcare Jobs Surge

7/19/2025

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Oregon's unemployment rate ticked up to 4.9% in June 2025, a slight rise from May's 4.8%. The state faced a loss of 4,300 jobs, mainly in manufacturing and retail sectors. However, the health care industry shone brightly, adding 900 jobs and reflecting a robust 5.3% growth over the past year, while the national unemployment rate stood at 4.1%.

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Oregon's unemployment rate ticked up to 4.9% in June 2025, a slight rise from May's 4.8%. The state faced a loss of 4,300 jobs, mainly in manufacturing and retail sectors. However, the health care industry shone brightly, adding 900 jobs and reflecting a robust 5.3% growth over the past year, while the national unemployment rate stood at 4.1%.