The U.S. Government Added 73,000 Jobs in June 2025

Key takeaways

• Government was America’s fastest growing job sector in June 2025, with a net gain of 73,000 jobs
• Four sectors lost jobs in June: Mining & logging, Wholesale trade, Manufacturing, and Professional & business services

Government jobs created in June 2025

Of the 73,000 government jobs added, 47,000 were at the state level, while 33,000 were local governments. Federal payrolls shrank by 7,000 jobs.

At both the state and local level, the majority of jobs created were in education.