State and metro employment: Third quarter 2025 (opens in new tab)

On January 7, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the third quarter data for total nonfarm employees at the state and metro levels in 2025. These numbers are being released a little later than usual due to the government shutdown last fall. At the state level, New York led all states, adding 39,667 jobs in the third quarter. Florida had the largest decline, losing 22,300 jobs. Missouri led the 8th District states with 25,000 jobs added while Illinois was last, losing 2,233 jobs.