States in the U.S. with the Least Job Losses and Robust Employment Stability
In a recent analysis by the online HR platform Techr, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics' April 2025 state-level layoff data has shed light on the top 10 states with the fewest layoffs and strongest job security.
Leading the pack is Minnesota, where only 754 layoffs per 100,000 employees were reported, representing a 33.7% decrease compared to the national average of 1,137 layoffs per 100,000 employees. With a total workforce of 3,049,400, Minnesota experienced just 23,000 layoffs in April 2025.
Colorado and Missouri follow closely behind, with 770 and 800 layoffs per 100,000 employees, respectively. These figures represent a 32.2% and 29.6% decrease compared to the national average, respectively. Colorado reported 23,000 layoffs out of a workforce of 2,988,500, while Missouri saw 24,000 layoffs out of a workforce of 2,998,600.
Wisconsin completes the top four, with 852 layoffs per 100,000 employees, a 25.1% decrease compared to the national average. In April 2025, Wisconsin had 26,000 layoffs out of a workforce of 3,050,500.
Unfortunately, the detailed rankings beyond fourth place were not provided in the search results. However, these four states lead in terms of lower layoffs compared to the national average, indicating stronger job security in these areas as of April 2025.
Additional context about job security can be inferred from unemployment rates, where states with lower unemployment generally reflect better job stability. For example, South Dakota reported the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 1.8%, and states like Georgia, Minnesota, and Wisconsin had unemployment rates around or below 3.5%, which also support stronger job security.
On the other hand, the ongoing volatility of the global labour market has resulted in over 70,000 tech layoffs at major tech companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Nissan. Texas experienced the highest number of layoffs among the top ten states, with 128,000 layoffs in April 2025 out of a workforce of 14,312,700.
In conclusion, Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri, and Wisconsin are among the states with the best job security and fewest layoffs as of April 2025, according to layoff data, with South Dakota being notable for its exceptionally low unemployment rate that also signals strong employment stability.
The ongoing volatility in the global labour market has not spared the finance sector, with major tech companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Nissan contributing to over 70,000 tech layoffs. Conversely, the Defi (decentralized finance) market, often considered to be more stable and resilient than traditional finance, has shown a lower volatility rate.
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