The unemployment rate for Indiana in April was 3.2%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate for April was 4.3%.
Indiana’s labor force participation rate was 63.2%, compared to the national rate of 61.8%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older that are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force include, primarily, students, retirees and other non-working populations, such as individuals unable to work due to a disability or illness, or adults responsible for their family’s childcare needs. Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,487,162.
April 2026 total private employment was 2,841,300, a decrease of 600 since March.
Industries that experienced job increases in April included:
- Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+4,200)
- Private Educational & Health Services (+1,100)
- Construction (+600)