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Maryland Job Losses Spike Amid Federal Cuts, Unemployment Rises

9/20/2025

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Maryland lost 3,200 jobs in August 2025, with 2,000 in the private sector and 1,200 in the public sector.
Federal job losses contributed 2,500 to the public sector decline, totaling 15,100 federal jobs lost since January.
The unemployment rate rose from 3.4% to 3.6%, still below the national rate of 4.3%.
Since the Moore-Miller administration began, Maryland gained 96,000 jobs, achieving a 3.5% growth rate.
Job gains were notable in construction (2,700 jobs) and accommodation and food services (1,400 jobs), while administrative and support services lost 1,900 jobs.

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Story summary

Maryland lost 3,200 jobs in August 2025, with 2,000 in the private sector and 1,200 in the public sector.
Federal job losses contributed 2,500 to the public sector decline, totaling 15,100 federal jobs lost since January.
The unemployment rate rose from 3.4% to 3.6%, still below the national rate of 4.3%.
Since the Moore-Miller administration began, Maryland gained 96,000 jobs, achieving a 3.5% growth rate.
Job gains were notable in construction (2,700 jobs) and accommodation and food services (1,400 jobs), while administrative and support services lost 1,900 jobs.