Rochester, MN surpasses Twin Cities' job growth, adding 4.7% more jobs than last year.

Rochester, MN surpassed the Twin Cities metro area in year-over-year job growth, adding nearly 5,700 jobs (4.7% growth) since July 2021, while the Twin Cities saw a 0.1% growth rate, gaining over 2,100 jobs. Minnesota experienced a net gain of approximately 29,000 jobs statewide, a 1% growth rate, while the national job growth rate was 1.6%. Despite the monthly changes, Minnesota's economy remains strong with increasing average wages for private sector workers by 3.9% over the year, outpacing the 2.9% inflation rate.

August 15, 2024
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