March employment trends for 2025 saw Minnesota’s unemployment increase to 3.1% and the labor force participation rate also increase to 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 62.5%.
“Minnesota’s job market has shown impressive resilience in the face of unprecedented uncertainty from the federal government,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “This month we added jobs at a much faster rate than the nation as a whole as employers continue hiring, and more Minnesotans joined the labor force to look for work. We stand ready to help employers and workers alike as we navigate the unique challenges we’re facing.”
March 2025 – Unemployment Rate
Year over year/Month over month comparison
- +0.1% from February 2025
- +0.2% from March 2024
Minnesota’s unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.1%, staying below the national rate of 4.2%, which also increased by one-tenth of a point. The state’s labor force participation rate increased to at 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 62.5%.
*Data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
March 2025 – Jobs Gained
Gained Jobs & Industries Affected
- 3,600 Education and Health
- 1,900 Construction
- 1,500 Manufacturing
- 1,500 Trade & Utilities
- 3,100 Other Services
“Minnesota has a diverse economy, allowing us to weather shifts in broader macroeconomic trends,” said Angelina Nguyen, director of DEED’s Labor Market Information Office. “Overall, it’s reassuring that we have a strong job market in Minnesota despite the headlines we’re seeing nationally.”
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