Georgia's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.5%, Outperforming National Average
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, JULY 17 – Georgia’s job total rose by 9,100 in June, with key sectors like health care and social assistance leading growth amid a stable 3.5% unemployment rate, the Georgia Department of Labor said.
- In June 2025, Georgia reached a record employment level exceeding 5 million jobs, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%.
- This milestone followed a period of slight labor force growth despite a year-long decline, while some sectors experienced job losses, including durable goods manufacturing and state government.
- Key sectors such as health care, leisure and hospitality, and entertainment showed gains, contributing to a net increase of about 9,100 jobs in June despite declines elsewhere.
- Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes emphasized that companies of all sizes consistently contributed by employing workers, investing resources, and supporting Georgia’s ongoing dedication to economic growth, which has maintained the state’s position as the leading business destination for 11 consecutive years.
- Georgia’s sustained low unemployment rate, six-tenths below the national average, signals labor market stability with modest job growth expected ahead, while the next employment update is scheduled for August 19.
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Health care and hospitality sectors drive job growth in Georgia - The Current
Georgia's unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June as the state reached a historic milestone of 5 million jobs, with the health care and social assistance sector leading the way with a gain of 3,900 jobs. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
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