June employment trends for 2026 saw Minnesota’s unemployment rate remain the same at 4.4% and the labor force participation also drop by two-tenths of a percentage point to 67%, compared to the national rate of 61.5%.
“Last month’s job gains are good news for Minnesota workers and businesses,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “To build on that momentum, we need to continue to address the steady decline in our labor force by helping more people enter and return to the workforce.”
June 2026 – Unemployment
Year-over-year/Month-over-month comparison
- +0.4% from May 2026
- +0.6% from June 2025
Minnesota’s unemployment rate remain the same at 4.4% and the labor force participation also drop by two-tenths of a percentage point to 67%, compared to the national rate of 61.5%.
*Data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
June 2026 – Jobs Gained
Jobs Gained & Industries Affected
- 7,800 Education & Health
- 3,500 Professional Services
- 2,800 Manufacturing
- 2,700 Hospitality
- 1,300 Other Services
“This month’s data continues to paint a mixed picture,” said Angelina Nguyen, DEED Labor Market Information director. “It’s good news to see job growth, but labor force and wage growth continue to decline.”
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