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Washington, D.C. Job Market Report

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Welcome to the "Washington, D.C. Job Market Report" podcast, your ultimate resource for the latest trends, insights, and updates on the job market in the nation"s capital. Whether you"re a job seeker, employer, or simply curious about the economic landscape, our podcast delivers in-depth analysis, expert interviews, and actionable advice to help you navigate Washington, D.C.’s dynamic job scene. Stay informed about key industries, emerging opportunities, and career tips to give you a competitive

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4:44

"DC's Shifting Job Market: Unemployment, Construction...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/22

As of August 2025, the job market in Washington, D.C. faces mounting challenges, characterized by the highest unemployment rate in the nation at 5.9 percent according to Visual Capitalist using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This figure marks a steep increase from 5.0 percent in early 2024 and reflects a period of persistent labor market weakness tied to widespread federal agency layoffs and court-backed job cuts as reported by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In contrast, the

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3:59

Washington DC's Evolving Job Market: Resilience,...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/15

Washington D.C.’s job market in mid-2025 presents a mixed landscape with both resilience in core sectors and challenges from federal budget cuts and economic shifts. According to the D.C. Department of Employment Services, the city’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent in June 2025, higher than the broader Washington metro rate of 4.5 percent for the same period. This uptick follows workforce reductions at the federal level, with the Washington metropolitan area’s unemployment having climbed from 3.1

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4:37

DC's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Government,...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/11

Washington, D.C.’s job market remains government-centered, resilient, and high-wage, with private-sector growth concentrated in professional services, tech-adjacent roles, healthcare, education, and hospitality. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the District’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was about 5.0% in June 2025, higher than the national 4.1%–4.2% range, reflecting both elevated labor force participation and industry mix. BLS also reports total nonfarm employment near record

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3:56

D.C. Job Market at Crossroads: Resilience Amid...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/08

Washington, D.C.’s job market in August 2025 stands at a crossroads, reflecting both resilience in certain sectors and significant challenges overall. The metropolitan region employs approximately 3.39 million people as of April 2025, showing a year-over-year increase of 26,700 jobs according to EZHomeSearch. Despite these gains, hiring trends are unmistakably cooling as indicated by slower hiring cycles, with Huntr reporting the median time to receive a job offer has increased to nearly 69 days

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3:29

"DC Job Market Cools Amid National Slowdown, Evolving...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/04

The Washington, D.C. job market is facing a cooling period following robust post-pandemic gains, aligning with the national slowdown. According to the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, the D.C. unemployment rate stabilized at 5.9 percent in June 2025, notably higher than the Washington Metro area’s 4.5 percent. National figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics highlight this trend, as U.S. job gains in July reached only 73,000, well below expectations, with downward

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3:20

DC's Evolving Job Market: Healthcare, Tech Thrive as...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/08/01

Washington, D.C.'s job market in 2025 remains stable but faces notable shifts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of July 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 4.2 percent, rising slightly from 4.1 percent in June. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased modestly, with only 73,000 jobs added in July. This plateau follows several months of slowing job growth, with the three-month average now at just 35,000 positions per month as reported by House Budget Committee updates. Health

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4:01

Washington D.C.: A Resilient Job Market Thriving...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/28

Washington, D.C. continues to offer listeners one of the most resilient job markets in the country, marked by a robust employment landscape and steady demand for skilled professionals. The district’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the United States, with Bloomberg reporting it as one of the areas with the lowest unemployment and highest per capita GDP as of mid-2025. Initial jobless claims for the week ending July 19, 2025, stood at 217,000 nationwide, reflecting the overall national

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3:55

Washington D.C.'s Evolving Job Market: Stability,...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/25

Washington, D.C.’s 2025 job market is characterized by stability and gradual evolution, shaped by the dominance of federal employment, robust professional services, and an expanding tech and energy sector focus. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the national unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in June 2025. While metropolitan D.C.-specific unemployment adjustments for June are not seasonally controlled, recent local figures show employment remains strong, although reporting

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2:56

D.C.'s Unique Employment Landscape: Federal Cuts,...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/21

Washington, D.C. currently holds the highest unemployment rate in the nation at 5.9 percent, according to Pluribus News. This is notably above the national average, even as the broader U.S. market continues steady job growth highlighted by a national unemployment rate of 4.1 percent as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite gains in state and local government hiring nationwide, D.C.'s employment landscape faces unique pressure due to federal workforce reductions; about 69,000

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3:10

Washington DC's Turbulent Job Market: Grappling with...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/18

The job market in Washington, D.C. is currently under significant stress, with recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing D.C. holding the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.9 percent as of June 2025. This represents a noticeable rise from 5.3 percent the previous year, and stands well above the national average of 4.1 percent. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Pluribus News, the region has lost about 22,100 federal jobs in the last year, a trend driven by

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3:26

Washington D.C.'s Resilient Job Market:...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/14

Washington, D.C.’s job market in mid-2025 remains resilient, with the region continuing to offer substantial employment opportunities, especially for highly educated and diverse professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Board, the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in June 2025, with Washington, D.C. closely mirroring this figure. The labor force participation rate has declined slightly nationwide, suggesting some softening, but the local

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3:26

Washington DC's Job Market: Resilience Amid Evolving...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/07/11

Washington, D.C.’s job market is marked by ongoing adjustment and resilience amid shifting federal priorities and wider economic trends. As of July 2025, the unemployment rate nationally sits at 4.1 percent, with the D.C. region experiencing similar or slightly higher rates compared to earlier years, reflecting a modest rise from the historic lows seen in 2023. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth continues, with gains in nonfarm employment aligning with the recent average despite

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3:13

"DC Job Market in 2025: Stability, Shifts, and...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/23

The job market in Washington, D.C., as of March 2025, shows a mix of stability and subtle changes. The total number of jobs in the District of Columbia stood at 765,600, with a notable increase of 3,500 jobs from the previous month. This growth was driven by both the private and public sectors, with the private sector adding 3,100 jobs and the public sector adding 400 jobs.Employment in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area, which includes Washington D.C., was relatively

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3:05

DC's Shifting Job Market: Growth, Challenges, and...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/18

The job market in Washington, D.C. has shown mixed signals in recent months. Despite an increase in the total number of jobs, the unemployment rate has slightly risen. As of March 2025, the District of Columbia reported a total of 765,600 jobs, with a increase of 3,500 jobs from the previous month, driven by a 3,100 job increase in the private sector and a 400 job increase in the public sector.The unemployment rate in March 2025 was 5.6%, a 0.2 percentage point increase from February 2025. The

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3:06

"The Impact of Federal Layoffs on DC's Competitive...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/16

The job market in Washington, D.C., is characterized by a mix of stability and challenges. As of March 2025, the total number of jobs in the District of Columbia stood at 765,600, with a notable increase of 3,500 jobs from the previous month. This growth was driven by both the private and public sectors, with the private sector adding 3,100 jobs and the public sector adding 400 jobs.The employment landscape is diverse, but it is significantly influenced by federal employment. However, recent federal

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3:27

DC's Evolving Job Market: Navigating Growth,...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/09

The job market in Washington, D.C., is characterized by a mix of growth and challenges. As of March 2025, the District saw an increase in jobs, with a total of 765,600 jobs, up by 3,500 from the previous month. This growth was driven by both the private and public sectors, with the private sector adding 3,100 jobs and the public sector adding 400 jobs. The number of employed District residents also rose by 300 to 397,600, and the civilian labor force increased by 1,000 to 421,000.The unemployment

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3:22

DC Job Market Trends: Stability, Growth, and...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/04

The job market in Washington, D.C., has shown mixed trends in recent months. The employment landscape is characterized by a total of 765,800 jobs in the District as of April 2025, with the private sector contributing the majority of these jobs. In March 2025, the private sector added 3,100 jobs, while the public sector added 400 jobs. However, in April 2025, the private sector increased by 2,300 jobs, but the public sector decreased by 1,800 jobs[2][5].Key statistics include an unemployment rate of

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3:13

Washington, DC's Evolving Job Market: Balancing...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/06/02

The job market in Washington, D.C., has shown mixed signals in recent months. The employment landscape is characterized by a diverse range of industries, including a strong presence of government, private sector, and service-oriented jobs.As of March 2025, the total number of jobs in the District of Columbia was 765,600, with the private sector accounting for the majority of the jobs. The private sector saw an increase of 3,100 jobs in March, while the public sector added 400 jobs. However, in April

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3:20

Washington DC's Evolving Job Market: Growth and...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/05/28

The job market in Washington, D.C., has shown mixed signals in recent months. Despite some growth, there are indications of slowing down in certain sectors.The employment landscape in D.C. saw an increase in the total number of jobs, with 765,800 jobs reported in April 2025, up from 765,600 in March 2025. The private sector added 2,300 jobs, while the public sector saw a decrease of 1,800 jobs in April 2025. The civilian labor force has been steadily increasing, from 420,000 in February 2025 to

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3:19

D.C.'s Evolving Job Market: Navigating Challenges and...

Washington, D.C. Job Market Report ·

2025/05/21

The job market in Washington, D.C., is characterized by a mix of growth and challenges. Despite a slight increase in the civilian labor force to 421,000 in March 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 5.6 percent, up from 5.4 percent in February 2025. The number of employed District residents increased by 300 to 397,600 during the same period, and the labor force participation rate edged up to 72.4 percent.The employment landscape is marked by an increase in total jobs to 765,600 in March 2025, with

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