U.S. Payrolls Rise 57,000 in June as 17 States Cut Jobs
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Updated · Eye on Housing · Jul 21
U.S. Payrolls Rise 57,000 in June as 17 States Cut Jobs
2 articles · Updated · Eye on Housing · Jul 21
Summary
57,000 U.S. nonfarm jobs were added in June, down from 129,000 in May, signaling softer hiring even as 33 states and Washington, D.C., posted monthly gains.
Texas led payroll growth with 43,400 new jobs, followed by Minnesota and Florida, while the 17 states with losses shed a combined 38,400 jobs and Georgia posted the biggest drop at 10,100.
11,000 construction jobs were added nationwide in June, with gains in 28 states and D.C.; Texas added 5,200 while California lost 4,100, underscoring uneven regional building activity.
2.0% unemployment in South Dakota was the nation’s lowest, while D.C. had the highest at 6.0%, reflecting federal workforce cuts and layoffs during 2025.
506,000 jobs were added nationwide over the past 12 months, but the gain was just 0.3%, showing a labor market still expanding at a modest pace.