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U.S. Jobs by State in 2025—and Where Growth Is Fastest
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Key Takeaways
- California (18.2M) and Texas (14.5M) employ more people than any other states, anchoring the nation’s largest labor markets.
- The 10 largest states hold half the country’s jobs, reinforcing how concentrated U.S. employment remains.
- Job growth in several mid-sized states—including North Carolina (1.5%), South Carolina (1.3%), and Utah (1.2%)—outpaced many larger peers, suggesting that workforce expansion is increasingly happening outside traditional economic powerhouses.
This map shows the number of jobs in every U.S. state in 2025, along with each state’s annual job growth rate.
California remains the nation’s largest labor market with 18.2 million jobs, followed by Texas at 14.5 million. But the fastest growth isn’t always happening in the biggest states. Several mid-sized states are adding jobs at a faster pace, highlighting where employment is accelerating across the country.
The data comes from Arizona State University, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Ranked: The Number of Jobs by State in 2025
Here’s a closer look at where jobs are concentrated—and where growth is accelerating.
| Rank | State | Number of Jobs 2025 | Annual Job Growth 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 18,187,000 | 0.0% |
| 2 | Texas | 14,450,000 | 0.8% |
| 3 | Florida | 10,143,000 | 0.4% |
| 4 | New York | 10,094,000 | 0.8% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,297,000 | 1.2% |
| 6 | Illinois | 6,189,000 | -0.1% |
| 7 | Ohio | 5,724,000 | 0.8% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5,156,000 | 1.5% |
| 9 | Georgia | 5,028,000 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Michigan | 4,549,000 | 0.7% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 4,438,000 | 0.2% |
| 12 | Virginia | 4,280,000 | -0.2% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 3,727,000 | 0.1% |
| 14 | Washington | 3,662,000 | -0.4% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 3,440,000 | 0.7% |
| 16 | Arizona | 3,311,000 | 0.8% |
| 17 | Indiana | 3,299,000 | 0.2% |
| 18 | Missouri | 3,068,000 | 1.7% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 3,065,000 | 1.2% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 3,054,000 | 0.2% |
| 21 | Colorado | 3,019,000 | 0.8% |
| 22 | Maryland | 2,848,000 | -0.5% |
| 23 | South Carolina | 2,424,000 | 1.3% |
| 24 | Alabama | 2,221,000 | 0.4% |
| 25 | Kentucky | 2,065,000 | 0.1% |
| 26 | Louisiana | 2,021,000 | 1.1% |
| 27 | Oregon | 2,011,000 | 0.2% |
| 28 | Oklahoma | 1,819,000 | 0.9% |
| 29 | Utah | 1,792,000 | 1.2% |
| 30 | Connecticut | 1,727,000 | -0.1% |
| 31 | Iowa | 1,600,000 | 0.1% |
| 32 | Nevada | 1,583,000 | -0.5% |
| 33 | Kansas | 1,468,000 | -0.2% |
| 34 | Arkansas | 1,399,000 | 1.2% |
| 35 | Mississippi | 1,210,000 | 0.7% |
| 36 | Nebraska | 1,059,000 | -0.6% |
| 37 | New Mexico | 909,000 | 1.0% |
| 38 | Idaho | 883,000 | 1.2% |
| 39 | West Virginia | 718,000 | -0.4% |
| 40 | New Hampshire | 707,000 | -0.8% |
| 41 | Hawaii | 662,000 | 1.0% |
| 42 | Maine | 651,000 | -0.6% |
| 43 | Montana | 530,000 | 1.0% |
| 44 | Rhode Island | 514,000 | -0.3% |
| 45 | Delaware | 497,000 | 1.1% |
| 46 | South Dakota | 473,000 | 0.6% |
| 47 | North Dakota | 450,000 | -0.1% |
| 48 | Alaska | 326,000 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Vermont | 317,000 | 0.9% |
| 50 | Wyoming | 294,000 | -0.3% |
Just four states—California, Texas, Florida, and New York—each hold more than 10 million jobs. Together, the top 10 states account for 54% of total U.S. employment.
Beyond the top tier, large industrial and population centers like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia each support between 5–6 million jobs.
At the other end of the spectrum, the smallest labor markets include:
- Wyoming: 294,000 jobs
- Vermont: 317,000 jobs
- Alaska: 326,000 jobs
Population size plays a major role in total employment, but growth tells a more dynamic story.
Where Jobs by State Are Accelerating the Fastest
While the largest states dominate in absolute size, job growth is happening across a more diverse set of states.
Here are among the fastest-growing states by annual job growth rate in 2025:
- Missouri: 1.7%
- North Carolina: 1.5%
- South Carolina: 1.3%
- Utah: 1.2%
- Minnesota: 1.2%
- Arkansas: 1.2%
Many of these states are located in the South and Mountain West, regions that have seen high domestic migration, paired with strong demand in healthcare, education, and tech sectors.
Which States Are Seeing Slower Momentum?
Not every state is expanding. Several states recorded flat or negative job growth, including:
- California: 0.0%
- Illinois: -0.1%
- Washington: -0.4%
- Maryland: -0.5%
- New Hampshire: -0.8%
Even modest percentage declines can translate into meaningful job losses in large labor markets. These slowdowns can reflect industry-specific pressures, demographic shifts, or cooling post-pandemic recoveries in certain sectors.
The New Geography of U.S. Job Growth
The largest states continue to dominate in sheer scale. However, job growth is increasingly spread across mid-sized and Sun Belt states.
As migration patterns, housing costs, and industry demand evolve, state-level job growth offers a clear signal of where economic momentum is building in 2025.
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