(LANSING) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from March to April.
Data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows that April's unemployment rate is 5%. It's the sixth consecutive month that the statewide unemployment rate has remained at that level.
Employment decreased by 19,000 over the month of April, while the number of unemployed people edged down by 1,000.
Michigan's Trade, Transportation and Utilities along with Leisure and Hospitality sectors recorded the largest numerical job gains with each industry adding 3,000 jobs in April.
Employment increased in Construction (+1,000) during April following six consecutive months of job losses. Over the month, Private Education and Health Services noted the greatest employment decline (-2,000).