Ohio lost jobs in May, and had 58,000 fewer in the workforce than last year

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Ohio saw a small loss of jobs in May, but more significant are the large numbers of Ohioans leaving the state’s workforce.

The United States added 172,000 jobs in May, more than doubling economists’ expectations. But Ohio saw a modest decrease, losing 2,400, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

However, that followed strong gains in previous months — 8,100 in April and 10,100 in March.

Amid those mixed …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us