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State-Level Employment Situation: July 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 30 states and the District of Columbia in July compared to the previous month, while decreasing in 20 states. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 73,000 in July, falling short of expectations and following significant downward revisions to the previous two months’ figures.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in New York, which added 55,500 jobs. Missouri came in second (+17,100), followed by California (+15,000). Meanwhile, a total of 37,100 jobs were lost across 20 states, with Utah reporting the steepest job losses at 5,200. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Missouri at 0.6%, while Wyoming saw the largest decline at 0.5% between June and July.

Year-over-year ending in July, 1.5 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.0% increase compared to the July 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 400 jobs in Montana to 232,500 jobs in Texas. Two states and the District of Columbia lost a total of 8,900 jobs in the past 12 months, with the District of Columbia reporting the steepest job losses at 4,200. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 0.1% in Montana to 3.4% in South Carolina. The range of job losses in Maine, Iowa, and the District of Columbia spanned 0.2%-0.5%.

Construction Employment

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 22 states reported an increase in July compared to June, while 22 states lost construction sector jobs. The six remaining states and the District of Columbia reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Colorado, with the highest increase, added 3,800 construction jobs, while California, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 3,300 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 2,000 jobs in July compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Oregon reported the highest increase at 2.6% and Wyoming reported the largest decline at 3.4%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 96,000, which is a 1.2% increase compared to the July 2024 level. Texas added 27,000 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 18,200 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, New Mexico had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 14.3%. During this period, New Jersey reported the largest decline of 4.9%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: June 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 27 states in June compared to the previous month, while employment decreased in 23 states and the District of Columbia. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June following a gain of 144,000 jobs in May.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Ohio, which added 10,400 jobs. Illinois came in second (+9,400), followed by Georgia (+9,100). Meanwhile, a total of 108,700 jobs were lost across 23 states and the District of Columbia, with Florida reporting the steepest job losses at 20,000. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Alaska at 0.9%, while Rhode Island saw the biggest decline at 0.5% between May and June.

Year-over-year ending in June, 1.8 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.1% increase compared to the June 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 2,800 jobs in Vermont to 198,300 jobs in Texas. Four states and the District of Columbia lost a total of 14,400 jobs in the past 12 months, with Iowa reporting the steepest job losses at 6,800. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 0.1% in Massachusetts to 2.9% in South Carolina. The range of job losses in Maine, Rhode Island, Montana, Iowa, and The District of Columbia spanned 0.1%-0.8%.

Construction Employment
Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 21 states reported an increase in June compared to May, while 26 states and the District of Columbia lost construction sector jobs. The three remaining states, Hawaii, Mississippi, and New Hampshire, reported no change on a month-over-month basis. California, with the highest increase, added 3,800 construction jobs, while Texas, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 4,100 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 15,000 jobs in June compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Montana reported the highest increase at 1.9% and South Dakota reported the largest decline at 1.6%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 121,000, which is a 1.5% increase compared to the June 2024 level. Texas added 20,900 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while Washington lost 11,300 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, New Mexico had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 14.8%. During this period, Washington reported the largest decline of 5.0%.

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2025 First Quarter State-Level GDP Data

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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in ten states in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Thirty-nine states reported real GDP declines, while the District of Columbia and Delaware reported no change during this time. The percent change in real GDP ranged from a 1.7 percent increase at an annual rate in South Carolina to a 6.1 percent decline in Iowa and Nebraska.

Nationwide, growth in real GDP (measured on a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis) declined 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This is the first decline in quarterly real GDP levels in three years. The leading contributors to the decrease in real GDP across the country were finance and insurance; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; and wholesale trade.

Regionally, real GDP growth declined in seven out of the eight regions between the last quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. The Southeast region was the only territory to post a meager 0.3 percent increase. The percent change in real GDP declines ranged from a 0.3 percent decline in the Southwest and Far West regions, to a 3.3 percent decline in the Plains region.

At the state level, South Carolina posted the highest GDP growth rate (1.7 percent), followed by Florida (1.4 percent) and Alabama (1.0 percent). The percent increase in real GDP ranged from a 1.7 percent increase in South Carolina to a 0.1 percent increase in Georgia. On the other hand, 39 states reported real GDP declines ranging from a 0.1 percent decline in New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas, to a 6.1 percent decline in Iowa and Nebraska for the first quarter of 2025.

Looking at industry contributions to GDP across states, the “real estate and rental and leasing industry” was the leading contributor to growth in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In contrast, the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industry led a decrease in 39 states, and was the leading contributor to economic contraction in 11 states.

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State-Level Employment Situation: May 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 37 states in May compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 10 states and the District of Columbia. The three remaining states, Alaska, Delaware, and New Jersey reported no change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May following a gain of 147,000 jobs in April.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Texas, which added 28,100 jobs. Florida came in second (+20,500), followed by California (+17,700). Meanwhile, a total of 28,400 jobs were lost across 10 states and the District of Columbia, with Ohio reporting the steepest job losses at 6,500. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Montana at 0.4%, while Connecticut saw the biggest decline at 0.4% between April and May.

Year-over-year ending in May, 1.7 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.1% increase compared to the May 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 1,800 jobs in Connecticut to 213,300 jobs in Texas. Three states and the District of Columbia lost a total of 19,700 jobs in the past 12 months, with West Virginia reporting the steepest job losses at 9,400. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 0.1% in Connecticut and Massachusetts to 2.7% in South Carolina. The District of Columbia, Iowa, and West Virginia declined by 0.2%, 0.5%, and 1.3% respectively. Maine was unchanged.

Construction Employment

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 27 states and the District of Columbia reported an increase in May compared to April, while 21 states lost construction sector jobs. The two remaining states, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Michigan, with the highest increase, added 4,300 construction jobs, while Virginia, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 1,900 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 4,000 jobs in May compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Montana reported the highest increase at 3.9% and Vermont reported the largest decline at 1.9%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 126,000, which is a 1.5% increase compared to the May 2024 level. Texas added 28,600 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 13,800 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, New Mexico had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 17.2%. During this period, Washington reported the largest decline of 5.0%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: April 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 40 states in April compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 10 states and the District of Columbia. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April following a gain of 185,000 jobs in March.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Texas, which added 37,700 jobs. Ohio came in second (+22,200), followed by Florida (+21,300). Meanwhile, a total of 21,100 jobs were lost across 10 states, with Missouri reporting the steepest job losses at 6,600. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Arizona at 0.4%, while Missouri saw the biggest decline at 0.2% between March and April.

Year-over-year ending in April, 1.9 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.2% increase compared to the April 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 800 jobs in Montana to 215,500 jobs in Texas. Two states and the District of Columbia lost a total of 4,500 jobs in the past 12 months, with Iowa reporting the steepest job losses at 3,100. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 2.7% in Hawaii to 0.1% in Missouri. The District of Columbia, West Virginia, and Iowa declined by 0.1%, 0.1%, and 0.2% respectively.

Construction Employment

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 24 states reported an increase in April compared to March, while 24 states and the District of Columbia lost construction sector jobs. The two remaining states, Indiana and New York reported no change on a month-over-month basis. California, with the highest increase, added 6,300 construction jobs, while Washington, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 3,300 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 11,000 jobs in April compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Virginia reported the highest increase at 1.9% and Alaska reported the largest decline at 3.1%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 143,000, which is a 1.7% increase compared to the April 2024 level. Texas added 32,000 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while Washington lost 15,000 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, New Mexico had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 14.6%. Over this period, Washington reported the largest decline of 6.6%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: March 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 37 states and the District of Columbia in March compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 12 states. Wyoming reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228,000 in March following a gain of 117,000 jobs in February.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Texas, which added 26,500 jobs. Pennsylvania came in second (+20,900), followed by Florida (+18,100). Meanwhile, a total of 33,900 jobs were lost across 12 states, with California reporting the steepest job losses at 11,600. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Missouri at 0.5%, while Connecticut saw the biggest decline at 0.3% between February and March.

Year-over-year ending in March, 1.9 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.2% increase compared to the March 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 300 jobs in the District of Columbia to 192,100 jobs in Texas. Four states lost a total of 34,700 jobs in the past 12 months, with Iowa reporting the steepest job losses at 11,800. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 2.6% in Idaho to 0.1% in Colorado. The District of Columbia was unchanged while West Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Iowa declined by 0.3%, 0.3%, 0.3%, and 0.7% respectively.

Construction Employment

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 30 states reported an increase in March compared to February, while 17 states and the District of Columbia lost construction sector jobs. The three remaining states reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Texas, with the highest increase, added 8,500 construction jobs, while California, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 3,700 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 13,000 jobs in March compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Kentucky reported the highest increase at 3.6% and Mississippi reported the largest decline at 3.4%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 143,000, which is a 1.8% increase compared to the March 2024 level. Texas added 28,700 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 23,400 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, New Mexico had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 12.0%. Over this period, Washington reported the largest decline of 5.3%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: January 2025

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 31 states in January compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 19 states and the District of Columbia. California reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 125,000 in January following a gain of 323,000 jobs in December.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Texas, which added 27,900 jobs. New York came in second (+20,100), followed by Florida (+16,500). Meanwhile, a total of 101,100 jobs were lost across 19 states and the District of Columbia, with Georgia reporting the steepest job losses at 28,200. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in South Dakota at 0.5%, while Missouri saw the biggest decline at 0.6% between December and January.

Year-over-year ending in January, 2.0 million jobs have been added to the labor market, which is a 1.3% increase compared to the January 2024 level. The range of job gains spanned from 400 jobs in Massachusetts to 187,700 jobs in Texas across 48 states. Two states and the District of Columbia lost a total of 14,800 jobs in the past 12 months, with Arizona reporting the steepest job losses at 10,200. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 2.8% in Alaska to 0.1% in California. Massachusetts was unchanged while District of Columbia, Arizona, and West Virginia declined by 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.5% respectively.

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Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 23 states reported an increase in January compared to December, while 21 states lost construction sector jobs. The six remaining states and the District of Columbia reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Utah, with the highest increase, added 3,300 construction jobs, while Florida, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 5,100 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 2,000 jobs in January compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Idaho reported the highest increase at 4.0% and Arkansas reported the largest decline at 1.6%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 178,000, which is a 2.2% increase compared to the January 2024 level. Texas added 19,800 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 27,600 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, Idaho had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 11.1%. Over this period, Massachusetts reported the largest decline of 3.9%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: December 2024

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in December compared to the previous month, while it decreased in seven states. Wyoming reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256,000 in December, following a gain of 212,000 jobs in November.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Texas, which added 37,500 jobs. Florida came in second (+18,000), followed by California (+15,000). A total of 8,000 jobs were lost across seven states, with Oregon reporting the steepest job losses at 3,700. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Missouri at 0.4%, while Vermont saw the biggest decline at 0.2% between November and December.

Year-over-year ending in December, 2.2 million jobs have been added to the labor market across 48 states and the District of Columbia. This is a 1.4% increase compared to the December 2023 level. West Virginia reported no change, while South Dakota lost 1,000 jobs. The range of job gains spanned from 2,000 jobs in Maine to 284,200 jobs in Texas. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 3.6% in Idaho to 0.3% in Maine. South Dakota declined by 0.2%.

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 26 states reported an increase in December compared to November, while 20 states lost construction sector jobs. The four remaining states and the District of Columbia reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Washington, with the highest increase, added 4,000 construction jobs, while New York, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 4,400 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 8,000 jobs in December compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, South Dakota reported the highest increase at 1.9% and Mississippi reported the largest decline at 2.2%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 196,000, which is a 2.4% increase compared to the December 2023 level. Texas added 31,500 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 12,400 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, Alaska had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 18.9%. Over this period, West Virginia reported the largest decline of 3.4%.

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State-Level Employment Situation: November 2024

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in November compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 12 states. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in November, following a meager gain of 32,000 jobs in October.

On a month-over-month basis, employment data was most favorable in Florida, which added 61,500 jobs, rebounding from the hurricanes that hit the sunshine state in October. Washington came in second (+30,900), followed by North Carolina (+15,000). A total of 20,300 jobs were lost across 12 states, with Colorado reporting the steepest job losses at 3,900. In percentage terms, employment increased the highest in Washington at 0.9%, while Vermont saw the biggest decline at 0.3% between October and November.

Year-over-year ending in November, 2.3 million jobs have been added to the labor market across 49 states and the District of Columbia. This is a 1.4% increase compared to November 2023 level. South Dakota reported no change. The range of job gains spanned from 2,900 jobs in West Virginia to 274,300 jobs in Texas. In percentage terms, the range of job growth spanned 3.1% in Idaho to 0.3% in Iowa.

Across the nation, construction sector jobs data —which includes both residential and non-residential construction—showed that 23 states and the District of Columbia reported an increase in November compared to October, while 23 states lost construction sector jobs. The four remaining states reported no change on a month-over-month basis. Florida, with the highest increase, added 7,600 construction jobs, while Indiana, on the other end of the spectrum, lost 3,400 jobs. Overall, the construction industry added a net 10,000 jobs in November compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Minnesota reported the highest increase at 2.1% and Indiana reported the largest decline at 2.0%.

Year-over-year, construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 211,000, which is a 2.6% increase compared to the November 2023 level. Texas added 32,200 jobs, which was the largest gain of any state, while California lost 11,500 construction sector jobs. In percentage terms, Alaska had the highest annual growth rate in the construction sector at 20.3%. Over this period, Maryland reported the largest decline of 2.3%.

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2024 Third Quarter State-Level GDP Data

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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 45 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Iowa reported no change during this time. The percent change in real GDP ranged from a 6.9 percent increase at an annual rate in Arkansas to a 2.3 percent decline in North Dakota.

Nationwide, growth in real GDP (measured on a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis) increased 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024, which is roughly the same as the second quarter level of 3.0 percent. Retail trade, health care and social assistance, and information were the leading contributors to the increase in real GDP across the country.

Regionally, real GDP growth increased in all eight regions between the second and the third quarter. The percent change in real GDP ranged from a 3.9 percent increase in the Southwest region (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) to a 1.4 percent increase in the Plains region (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota).

At the state level, Arkansas posted the highest GDP growth rate (6.9 percent) followed by Alabama (6.0 percent) and Mississippi (5.1 percent). On the other hand, three out of the seven states that makes up and Plains region, South Dakota (-0.8 percent), Nebraska (-1.4 percent), and North Dakota (-2.3 percent) along with Montana (-0.1 percent) posted an economic contraction in the third quarter of 2024.

The agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industry increased in 25 states, was the leading contributor to growth in five states including Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi, the states with the largest increases in real GDP. In contrast, this industry was the leading offset to growth in 14 states including North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana, the only states with declines in real GDP.

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