August 21st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland’s workforce increased by 11,700 jobs in July, according to the monthly estimate by the U.S. Department of Labor. The increase in jobs was due to reported gains of 900 private-sector jobs and 10,800 public-sector jobs. Maryland’s federal workforce saw a further decline of 500 jobs in July. The state’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4% – one tenth of a percent over June.