January 2025 employment trends saw Minnesota’s unemployment rate drop by three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.0% and the labor force participation rate increase to 68.1%, compared to 62.2% nationally.
“Through January, Minnesota employers continued to add jobs at an impressive clip – an indicator of the underlying strength of Minnesota’s job market,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “As we all confront an economic outlook that is much more uncertain, we are fortunate do so from a foundation of strength. At DEED we will continue to work hard to grow our labor force, connect workers to good jobs and help businesses take root and grow here in Minnesota.”
January 2025 – Unemployment Rate
Lost Jobs & Industries Affected
- -2,200 Other Services
- -1,700 Construction
- -800 Trade & Utilities
- -700 Leisure & Hospitality
- -700 Financial Activities
Minnesota’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.0%, staying below the national rate of 4.0%, which declined by 0.1 percentage points. The state’s labor force participation rate increased to 68.1%, remaining higher than the national rate of 62.2%.
*Data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
January 2025 – Jobs Gained
Gained Jobs & Industries Affected
- +5,100 Education & Health Services
- +4,300 Government
- +1,100 Professional & Business Services
- +100 Mining & Lodging
- +100 Manufacturing
“Minnesota’s labor market started 2025 in a strong position: strong wage growth, high labor force participation, low unemployment and job growth in many key industries,” said Angelina Nguyen, director of DEED’s Labor Market Information Office.
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