That continues to be the lowest rate ever for Nebraska, but it is no longer the lowest rate ever recorded in the U.S. Minnesota's unemployment rate fell to 1.8% in June.
Nebraska also boasts employment levels at historical highs.
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“Nebraska continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and over a million Nebraskans employed,” said Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin.
Statewide, there were nearly 26,600 more people employed than a year ago, while there were about 21,600 more jobs.
The Lincoln area's unemployment rate rose to 2.4% in June, up from 1.9% in May but down from 2.8% in June 2021.