Updated Fort Lauderdale Unemployment Figures | released August 27, 2025

Official unemployment figures for the Fort Lauderdale economy were updated today. Numbers for June have been finalized and preliminary figures for July have now been made available.

June

The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in June. 3,126 positions were lost, and 1830 workers entered the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 9,800. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

July (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in July. 4,994 positions were added, but 6,155 workers entering the labor force caused the unemployment rate to increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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