Minnesota Job Market Stays Hot with More Gains in November
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Minnesota added 9,500 jobs between October and November, marking the fifth-consecutive month of growth. Job gains are outpacing the national average.
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Worker pay in Minnesota continues to rise, with the average hourly wage reaching $36.29 in November, up 3.4% year-over-year.
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Minnesota's unemployment rate was 3.1% in November, lower than the national average of 3.7%.
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Job vacancies remain widespread across Minnesota, with the greatest need in southern Minnesota and in healthcare and manufacturing.
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Minnesota saw slight population gains in 2023 after two years of decline. International migration is driving growth.