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Oregon Jobs Dip in July | Bend News
Oregon’s job market took a hit in July, shedding nearly 4,100 positions after a small June gain—mostly in professional services, leisure/hospitality, and government, while retail barely edged up. Professional roles have dropped 2,500 over the past year, management hit hardest; leisure/hospitality remains down overall but arts jobs hit a record high. Government lost 4,500 since last July. Retail, despite its July bump, has declined for four years—down 12,000 since July 2022. Unemployment stayed flat at 5.2%, above the national 4.1%. More granular county data is coming soon, and officials are…
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