Marion County, IN jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meMarion County economy
3.7%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.7% the month before
520,621
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
971,822
people in Marion County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$63,450
median household income
Source: Census ACS
40%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Marion County ranks
Where Marion County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #10Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Great Lakes7 per 100 · of 53
- #11Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Great Lakes63 / 100 · of 52
- #14Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Great Lakes25% · of 100
- #17Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Midwest7 per 100 · of 69
- #18Best county job markets for job seekers in the Great Lakes63 / 100 · of 52
- #20Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Midwest59 / 100 · of 68
Marion County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 2.2% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 1.6% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.7%, unchanged from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+10,357 jobs), construction (+5,869 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: admin & staffing (−5,028 jobs), finance & insurance (−3,258 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Marion County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Former WRTV meteorologist Todd Klaassen announces Indianapolis departure after layoffsThe Indianapolis Star on MSN · Oct 16, 2026
- AI-fueled newscasts, major layoffs shook up Texas TV stations in SeptemberYahoo · Oct 5, 2026
Learn and get funded in Marion County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Marion County layoffs
6
Layoff notices, last 12 months
964
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
6
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NobleTakes effect Jun 2, 2026 | Indianapolis | 85 | — | State record | |
| CICOA Aging & In-Home SolutionsTakes effect May 15, 2026 | Indianapolis | 90 | — | State record | |
| AAR Aircraft ServicesTakes effect Feb 15, 2026 | Indianapolis | 329 | — | State record | |
| FreshRealmTakes effect Jan 31, 2026 | Indianapolis | 168 | — | State record | |
| Kloeckner MetalsTakes effect Jan 20, 2026 | Indianapolis | 54 | — | State record | |
| MDWiseTakes effect Jan 16, 2026 | Indianapolis | 238 | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Marion County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- State of Indiana56 open roles
- Masco36 open roles
- Elevance Health25 open roles
- V2X24 open roles
- Confidential19 open roles
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service18 open roles
- Feditc15 open roles
- Danaher14 open roles
- Elanco US14 open roles
- Barnes & Thornburg11 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Marion County
- Cortevaabout 21,000 employees (2022)
- Regal Rexnord Corporation20,001–100,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Marion County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Public 4-year | 20,000+ |
| Butler University | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Christian Theological Seminary | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Horizon University | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Martin University | Indianapolis | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Marion County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Marion County. 22 with dates announced.
- ILF Annual Conference
Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN
Ticket $285 to $405. Member $285-$345, non-member $345-$405 depending on registration window; single-day on-site $250-$300
- Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo
Feb 8 to Feb 10, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket. Prices at insafetyconf.com; early bird ends Feb 1, 2027.
- Work Truck Week
Mar 9 to Mar 12, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Ticket $34 to $699. Advance pricing through Feb 11, 2027: trade show badge $34 member / $54 nonmember; conference $299 / $399;…
- CAS Ratemaking, Product and Modeling (RPM) Seminar
Mar 14 to Mar 17, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Ticket $1,475 to $2,075. In-person seminar: CAS/iCAS/IAA member $1,475 early (by Jan 9), $1,675 regular, $1,875 late; non-member…
Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 20, 2026
- NCEA Convention & Expo
Mar 30 to Apr 1, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket, price not listed
- FDIC International
Apr 12 to Apr 17, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Ticket About $690. Conference passes from $690; EMS and industrial summits $230 early ($255 after Feb 26, 2027); hands-on…
- NACUBO Higher Education Accounting Forum
Apr 12 to Apr 14, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket. Rates not published on page.
- ISA Annual Convention (Industrial Supply Association)
Apr 21 to Apr 23, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket. Rates vary by member, first-time non-member and non-exhibiting; amounts not shown on the home page.
- ISA Convention (ISA27)
Apr 21 to Apr 23, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket. Prices not captured.
- AACC Annual Convention
Apr 23 to Apr 27, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket, price not listed
- PQA Annual Meeting
May 10 to May 12, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Paid ticket, price not listed
Open call for speakers
- Sweets & Snacks Expo
May 18 to May 20, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN
Free expo, paid sessions. Trade-only; registration opens Dec 2026, fees not shown, rise closer to show.
Showing 12 of 30 conferences, 22 with dates announced.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Marion County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Indiana? How to file for unemployment in Indiana (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- EmployIndy
Marion
WorkOne Indianapolis
Indianapolis · Comprehensive · 317-798-0335
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm and Thur 8:00am - 2:30pm
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Indiana’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Indiana unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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