The metro map of job growth shows concentrated losses amid widespread stagnation

% change in employment from Jan 2025. to Sept. 2026

Note: Uses seasonally-adjusted total nonfarm employment by metropolitan statistical area from the BLS' State and Metro Area Employment, Hours, and Earnings series. September 2026 figures are preliminary. Colors capped at ±5%. Micropolitan areas (dark gray) and non-metro counties (light gray) are not analyzed.