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Maryland’s June 2025 jobs report indicates continued federal job losses, new losses in private sector

BALTIMORE, MD (July 18, 2025) – Maryland’s workforce decreased by 8,500 total jobs in June 2025, led by a net loss of 2,900 jobs in the public sector, according to new estimates released today by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This 2,900 overall public sector decrease includes:

  • An estimated decrease of 3,500 federal government jobs, based on data reported to BLS at the agency level; and
  • An estimated decrease of 600 local government jobs and increase of 1,200 state government jobs, based on historical trends rather than reported changes.

The loss of 3,500 federal government jobs is Maryland’s largest single-month drop in federal government jobs in nearly 30 years.

From February through May, private sector growth in Maryland surpassed federal government job losses; however, BLS estimates that in June, Maryland experienced private sector job losses as well. After public sector jobs, the sector with the second highest loss in June was an estimated 2,500 jobs in Accommodation and Food Services.

Over the course of 2025, Maryland continues to have a net positive private sector gain of 5,200 jobs.

As described in prior jobs reports, the concentration of federal workers in Maryland is second highest in the nation, following only Washington, DC. Maryland continues to invest in support resources to help residents who have been impacted by federal layoffs and other actions. Maryland’s public servants resource webpage serves as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families.

The Maryland Department of Labor also offers resources for private sector workers impacted by job loss, including unemployment insurance and reemployment support through American Job Centers in every region of the state.

BLS reports that Maryland’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 3.2 percent to 3.3 percent in June.

The sectors with the largest employment gains in June were: Health Care and Social Assistance (1,200 jobs); Private Educational Services (900 jobs); Administrative and Support and Waste Management (600 jobs); and Manufacturing (400 jobs).

The sectors with the largest estimated employment losses in June were: Government (-2,900 jobs); Accommodation and Food Services (-2,500 jobs); Construction (-2,400 jobs); Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (-1,700 jobs); and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (-700 jobs).

Note: Data is transferred to the Maryland Department of Labor’s website directly from BLS servers. Our database may be refreshed with a brief lag. For more immediate access to this month's jobs data, please visit the BLS website. Please visit the Maryland Department of Labor's website to view the current employment situation.

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The Maryland Department of Labor strives to create an equitable and inclusive Maryland where all residents have the opportunities and resources to attain financial stability, reach their career potential, and contribute to their communities; where businesses have access to capital and the skilled workforce they need to succeed; where workplaces are safe and well-regulated; and where the economy is resilient and growing. For updates and information, follow MD Labor on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and visit our website.

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Dinah Winnick