April employment trends for 2025 saw Minnesota’s unemployment increase to 3.2% and the labor force participation rate remained steady at 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 62.6%.
“Overall, Minnesota’s jobs market continued to show strength in April, with a favorable unemployment rate and an active and growing labor force,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “We continue to compare well to the U.S. as a whole, even as our economy has been unsettled by unpredictable policy changes from the federal government.”
April 2025 – Unemployment
Year over year/Month over month comparison
- +0.1% from March 2025
- +0.5% from April 2024
Minnesota’s unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.2%, staying below the national rate of 4.2%, which remained steady. The state’s labor force participation rate also remained steady at 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 62.6%.
*Data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
April 2025 – Jobs Gained
Gained Jobs & Industries Affected
- 1,600 Trade & Utilities
- 1,600 Hospitality
- 600 Construction
- 500 Manufacturing
- 200 Other Services
“Minnesota’s labor market is staying steady,” said Angelina Nguyen, DEED Labor Market Information Director. “We still see a low and ideal unemployment rate as well as healthy labor force participation.”
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