Updated Fort Lauderdale Unemployment Figures | released July 30, 2025

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

May

The unemployment rate increased to 3.3% in May. 264 positions were lost, and 161 workers entered the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

June (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in June. 3,908 positions were lost, and 860 workers entered the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 10,500. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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