3.7%
↓ 0.2% from last month
Unemployment Rate
5.8M
↑ 120K from last month
Total Unemployed
8.9M
↑ 340K from last month
Job Openings
1.5
↑ 0.1 from last month
Jobs per Applicant
Unemployment Rate Trend (Last 12 Months)
Industry Analysis
Technology
Software, IT, and Digital Services
↑ Growing +18%- Unemployment: 2.1%
- Avg. Salary: $125,000
- Open Jobs: 420,000
- Key Skills: AI/ML, Cloud, Security
Healthcare
Medical, Nursing, and Health Services
↑ Growing +12%- Unemployment: 1.8%
- Avg. Salary: $75,000
- Open Jobs: 890,000
- Key Skills: Telehealth, Patient Care
Finance
Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services
→ Stable +2%- Unemployment: 2.9%
- Avg. Salary: $95,000
- Open Jobs: 280,000
- Key Skills: FinTech, Risk Analysis
Retail
Sales, E-commerce, and Distribution
↓ Declining -5%- Unemployment: 4.2%
- Avg. Salary: $45,000
- Open Jobs: 520,000
- Key Skills: E-commerce, Digital Marketing
Regional Unemployment Rates
Fastest Growing Jobs (2024-2025)
| Job Title | Growth Rate | Median Salary | Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI/ML Engineer | +45% | $165,000 | 28,000 |
| Data Scientist | +35% | $130,000 | 42,000 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | +32% | $115,000 | 35,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | +28% | $120,000 | 55,000 |
| Solar Energy Technician | +27% | $52,000 | 18,000 |
Key Market Insights
Remote Work Revolution
35% of all job postings now offer remote or hybrid options, up from 15% pre-pandemic. Technology leads with 65% remote positions, followed by finance at 45%.
Skills Gap Challenge
Despite 8.9M job openings, employers struggle to fill positions. Top missing skills: AI/ML expertise (45% gap), cloud architecture (38%), and data analysis (32%).
Salary Trends
Average salaries increased 4.2% year-over-year, barely outpacing 3.8% inflation. Tech and healthcare see 7-9% increases while retail lags at 2-3%.