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December 2024 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release
January 28, 2025
"The preliminary data for 2024 has now been released by the Department of Labor. Over the next two months, staff will refine this data through a federal review process, with updated historical figures expected in March and April. Throughout 2024, data findings indicate significant trends, including an expanding labor force and an increase in jobs within Vermont’s economy.

While the overall statewide trajectory has been positive, these gains appear to be concentrated in larger economic areas of the state. Additionally, other barriers to employment, such as available housing, have slowed the growth of Vermont’s labor force. The Department remains committed to improving educational and employment outcomes statewide, including Vermont’s more rural communities.

This February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, highlighting the importance of CTE programs in providing critical skills and pathways to meaningful employment with Vermont businesses who are actively hiring. To learn more about CTE or Registered Apprenticeships, visit https://labor.vermont.gov or contact one of our employment specialists at 802-828-4394."

Michael Harrington
Commissioner
 
 
Labor Force Estimates, seasonally adjusted

 
Schedule of Upcoming Unemployment and Jobs Press Releases through January 2026.
 
What's new?
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - 2nd Quarter 2024
    Gross job losses of 19,330 exceeded job gains of 17,149 for a net decrease of -2,181 in 2nd Quarter 2024. (table, graph). See all of Vermont graphs and tables at Business Employment Dynamics. Also available, annual March to March gains and losses from 1994 to 2024.
    Feb-10-2025
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - February 6, 2025
    Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S.  This and more UI reports are at Publications
    Feb-6-2025
  • Alternative Unemployment Rates:   2024 Annual Averages
    Alternative measures of the unemployment rate that are more narrowly or broadly defined than the traditional estimate. Available at Unemployment.
    Jan-31-2025
  • Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - 2023
    There were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2023, a 3.7 percent decrease from 5,486 in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In Vermont, there were 16 fatal work injuries in 2023, up from 11 in 2022. For more, see Industries.
    Dec-19-2024
  • Real Per Capita Personal Income for VT & US - 2023
    Vermont's 2023 Real Per Capita Personal Income is $57,521, ranking the state 23rd highest. Charts and data are at Wages & Income.
    Dec-16-2024
  • Workplace Injuries and Illnesses - 2023
    Nationally, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down 8.4 percent from 2022. In Vermont, 9,600 were reported in 2023. More information at Industries.
    Nov-12-2024
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 1st Quarter 2024
    QWI Explorer reports various economic / demographic measures for Age, Sex, Education, Race and Ethnicity groups. Produced by U.S. Census, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics.
    Oct-22-2024
  • 2023 Per Capita Personal Income for VT & US, revised - 2019-2023 Current Dollars revised
    Updated Vermont Per Capita Personal Income was $66,932 (current dollars) in 2023, ranking the state at 22nd highest. Charts and data available at Wages & Income.
    Oct-7-2024
  • UI 20 Year Statistical Record 2004-2023
    A report on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program showing trust fund, benefit, wage information and more.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    Oct-1-2024
  • Wages, Benefits, Contributions and Employment by Industry - 2023
    Covered Employment and Wage information is combined with Unemployment Compensation Benefits in this UI report available at Publications.
    Jul-1-2024
  • Unemployment Compensation Statistical Tables - 2023
    Find tables on initial claims, weeks claimed, unemployment compensation payments and more, all based on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    May-23-2024
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    Minimum Wage Increases to $14.01 for 2025.
    Beginning January 1, 2025, Vermont’s minimum wage will increase from $13.67 to $14.01 per hour - an increase of $0.34.
  • 2025 Minimum Wage Announcement
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    Total Covered Employment, preliminary, averaged 309,734 in the 3rd Quarter of 2024, a 0.7% increase from a year earlier. Also released, revised 2024 1st-2nd quarters.
      - Covered Employment and Wages Tool
      - Downloads from Year 2000
      - 2024 Size Class tables
            by Establishment
            by Firm
    Feb-7-2025
    An interactive tool comparing male/female employment and earnings ratios.
      - Earnings and Jobs by Industry and Sex
    Feb-7-2025
    Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - December 2024
      - Labor Force and Unemployment:  Data Tool / Report.
      - Nonfarm Employment:  Data Tool / Report.
    Jan-28-2025
    Vermont 2022-2032 Long Term Occupational Projections publication and data table are now available. Find the top occupations in growth, openings and by required level of education.
      - Publication
      - Statewide Data Table HTM | XLSX
    Aug-26-2024
    Vermont 2022-2032 Long Term Industry Projections are now available. Find an industry's past and future rates of growth.
      - Vermont HTM | XLSX
    Aug-15-2024
    Our most popular publication of state and county economic data has been updated. Included are county commuting patterns along with other regional information on income, population, housing, and employment.
      - 2024 Economic & Demographic Profile Series
    Jul-16-2024
      Prevailing Wage rates required under the Capital Construction Act for state construction projects have been updated and are effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
      Note: New Registered Apprentice Rates
    Jul-1-2024
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    Unemployment Rate
    Seasonally Adjusted
      Dec
    2024
    Nov
    2024
    Dec
    2023
    Vermont 2.4 2.4 2.3
    New England n/a 3.5 3.3
    United States 4.1 4.2 3.8
     
    Consumer Price Index
    United States
      Dec
    2024
    Nov
    2024
    Index 315.605 315.493
    Annual % Chg 2.9 2.7
    10 year table Inflation Calculator
    Next release:
    February 12
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