Total employment is predicted to increase at an annual rate of 3.12% for the next six months in Ohio.
Ohio’s seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment was 5,698,300 in May 2025, up 0.02% over the month and up 0.9% over the year. Initial unemployment claims decreased 6.2% from April but increased 8.2% from May 2024. Ohio’s average weekly manufacturing hours increased 0.2% from April. Housing permit valuations increased 28.7% from the previous month and increased 36.9% from the previous year.
The leading indicator for the Columbus metropolitan area for May 2025 forecasts employment growth at an annual rate of 3.17% for the next six months. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment was 1,184,800 in May, a 0.3% increase from April.