The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s June unemployment rate was 3.5%, unchanged from May. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. Meanwhile, a historic milestone for employment has been reached from the June 2025 numbers.
Georgia's Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes says, “In June, Georgia topped 5 million jobs for the first time in our history, and it didn’t happen by chance. Businesses big and small showed up day after day — hiring, investing and believing in Georgia’s commitment to growth. That consistency has kept us the No. 1 state for business for 11 years running."
The GDOL posted in a press release on Wednesday that jobs increased by 9,100 to an all-time high of 5,001,100. Over the year, jobs rose by 29,800 statewide.
The statistics collected by the GDOL in June indicated that the sectors reaching an all-time highs for jobs included financial activities, 286,200; health care and social assistance, 623,300; and leisure and hospitality, 522,100.
The sectors with the most job gains in the past month included health care and social assistance, 3,900; arts, entertainment and recreation, 3,500; administrative and support services, 3,100; construction, 1,800; finance and insurance, 1,500; and local government, 1,500.
Jobs declined over the month in durable goods manufacturing, 2,300; state government, 1,600; accommodation and food services, 1,100; federal government, 900; and private educational services, 700.
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/email-us. For more information on jobs and current labor force data, visit Georgia LaborMarket Explorer to view a comprehensive report.
