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Energy Department Releases Finalized Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Energy Department Releases Finalized Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the finalized Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history. Building on earlier roadmap efforts, the finalized roadmap brings together fusion science, technology, infrastructure, workforce
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WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Energy Department Releases Finalized Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap to Accelerate Commercial Fusion Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the finalized Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, a national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy on the most rapid, responsible timeline in history. Building on earlier roadmap efforts, the finalized roadmap brings together fusion science, technology, infrastructure, workforcedevelopment, and commercialization priorities into a single national strategy to support fusion pilot plants and commercial fusion power in the mid-2030s.
Fusion is the process that powers the sun and stars. For decades, scientists and engineers have worked to bring that same process to Earth as a source of abundant, reliable energy. The finalized roadmap outlines how DOE, industry, universities, and national laboratories will work together to accelerate the path toward commercial fusion energy in the United States.
This effort advances President Trump's energy dominance agenda and reinforces the Administration's commitment to expanding reliable American energy production, strengthening domestic supply chains, and maintaining U.S. leadership in critical technologies. By accelerating progress toward commercial fusion power, DOE is helping secure a future of abundant and reliable energy.
"Fusion energy has entered a new era defined by extraordinary scientific progress and public-private momentum," said DOE Under Secretary for Science Dr. Dario Gil. "With this roadmap, we now have the clarity, coordination, and sustained commitment needed to turn the promise of fusion into a reality for the American people."
Developed with input from more than 800 scientists and engineers across the public and private sectors, the finalized FS&T Roadmap reflects contributions from more than 15 private companies, over 10 National Laboratories, and more than 70 universities. The roadmap identifies the critical science and technology gaps that must be closed to realize fusion pilot plants and strengthen U.S. leadership in the global fusion industry.
The FS&T Roadmap establishes a unified strategy for the U.S. fusion enterprise built around three primary drivers:
* Build critical infrastructure to close fusion materials and technology gaps.
* Innovate through advanced research, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence.
* Grow the U.S. fusion ecosystem through public-private partnerships, supply chain development, workforce growth, and commercialization pathways.
The roadmap aligns with DOE's Genesis Mission and will be implemented through the DOE's newly established Office of Fusion, leveraging artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and public-private collaboration to accelerate fusion research, engineering, and commercialization. With more than $10 billion in private investment already advancing fusion technologies and demonstration projects, DOE is coordinating a national effort to close the remaining technical gaps needed to commercialize fusion energy. Through the Build-Innovate-Grow strategy, DOE and its partners are strengthening domestic supply chains, advancing fusion science, and positioning the United States to lead the global race to commercialize fusion energy.
The activities outlined in the Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap are focused on prioritizing strategic directions for DOE to further collaborate with the U.S. fusion industry. DOE's ability to support the roadmap's milestones and timelines is contingent on future public-private partnerships and future Congressional appropriations. This roadmap is not committing DOE to specific funding levels.
A full copy of the Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap can be found here (https://www.energy.gov/fusion/fusion-energy).
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Original text here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-releases-finalized-fusion-science-and-technology-roadmap-accelerate
BLS: Hires and Total Separations Decrease in April 2026
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 9, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Job openings increase; hires and total separations decrease in April 2026
The number and rate of job openings increased to 7.6 million (+731,000) and 4.6 percent, respectively, in April 2026. The number of job openings in professional and business services increased by 668,000, while openings in finance and insurance decreased by 135,000.
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Chart: Job openings, hires, and separations rates, seasonally adjusted
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The number
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WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 9, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Job openings increase; hires and total separations decrease in April 2026
The number and rate of job openings increased to 7.6 million (+731,000) and 4.6 percent, respectively, in April 2026. The number of job openings in professional and business services increased by 668,000, while openings in finance and insurance decreased by 135,000.
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Chart: Job openings, hires, and separations rates, seasonally adjusted
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The numberand rate of hires decreased to 5.1 million (-419,000) and 3.2 percent, respectively, in April. Hires were little changed in all industries.
The number of total separations decreased to 5.0 million (-399,000) and the rate declined to 3.1 percent. Total separations in retail trade decreased by 136,000.
These data are from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (https://www.bls.gov/jlt/) and are seasonally adjusted. Data for the most recent month are preliminary. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the month.
Hires and separations include all changes to the payroll during the entire month. To learn more, see "Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- April 2026 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/jolts_06022026.htm)."
We also have more charts (https://www.bls.gov/charts/job-openings-and-labor-turnover/) showing job openings, hires, and separations data.
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SUGGESTED CITATION
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Job openings increase; hires and total separations decrease in April 2026 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/job-openings-increase-hires-and-total-separations-decrease-in-april-2026.htm (visited June 10, 2026).
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/job-openings-increase-hires-and-total-separations-decrease-in-april-2026.htm
BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Nevada Fourth Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nevada Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in both of Nevada's large counties from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that employment in both Clark and Washoe Counties increased 1.3 percent over the year. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest counties
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nevada Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in both of Nevada's large counties from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that employment in both Clark and Washoe Counties increased 1.3 percent over the year. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest countiesin Nevada, December 2025
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Clark County (1,156,700) had the highest employment level in Nevada in December 2025. Together, the two largest counties accounted for 88.1 percent of total covered employment within the state. Nationwide, the 372 largest counties comprise 73.4 percent of total covered employment in the United States. (Large counties and county equivalents are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2024.)
Large county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
The average weekly wage gain in Washoe (+5.2 percent) was above the national average of 4.2 percent. (See chart 2.) The over-the-year wage gain in Clark was 3.0 percent.
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Chart 2. Over-the-year percent change in covered average weekly wages among the largest counties in Nevada, fourth quarter 2025
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Weekly wages in both large counties in Nevada were below the national average of $1,569. Weekly wages were $1,483 in Washoe and $1,347 in Clark.
Smaller county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
Employment and wage levels (but not over-the-year changes) are also available for the 15 smaller counties in Nevada, defined as having employment below 75,000 in 2024. (See table 2.) Wage levels in 11 of the 15 smaller counties were below the national average. Eureka reported the highest average weekly wage ($2,234) in the state. Lincoln reported the lowest average weekly wage ($1,042).
Among all 17 Nevada counties, 4 reported average weekly wages less than $1,225, 2 had wages from $1,225 to $1,349, 4 had wages from $1,350 to $1,474, 3 had wages from $1,475 to $1,599, and 4 had average weekly wages of $1,600 or higher. (See map 1 and table 2.)
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Map 1. Average weekly wages by county in Nevada, fourth quarter 2025
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Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for states have been included in this release in table 3 (https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_nevada_20260609.htm#QCEWTable3.xlsx).
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the first quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the two largest counties in Nevada, fourth quarter 2025
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and all counties in Nevada, fourth quarter 2025
Table 3. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, fourth quarter 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_nevada_20260609.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in all seven of the largest counties in South Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Charleston County (+2.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in all seven of the largest counties in South Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Charleston County (+2.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employmentamong the largest counties in South Carolina, December 2025
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Greenville County (306,300) had the highest employment level in South Carolina in December 2025. Together, the seven largest counties accounted for 58.6 percent of total covered employment within the state. Nationwide, the 372 largest counties comprise 73.4 percent of total covered employment in the United States. (Large counties and county equivalents are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2024.)
Large county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
All seven large South Carolina counties reported average weekly wage gains over the year. (See chart 2.) Spartanburg had the largest gain (+4.8 percent). Over-the-year wage gains among the other six large South Carolina counties ranged from 4.5 percent to 3.6 percent.
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Chart 2. Over-the-year percent change in covered average weekly wages among the largest counties in South Carolina, fourth quarter 2025
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Weekly wages in all seven large counties in South Carolina were below the national average of $1,569. Average weekly wages ranged from $1,458 in Charleston to $1,019 in Horry.
Smaller county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter of 2025
Employment and wage levels (but not over-the-year changes) are also available for the 39 smaller counties in South Carolina, defined as having employment below 75,000 in 2024. (See table 2.) Wage levels in all smaller counties were below the national average. Berkeley reported the highest average weekly wage ($1,406). Clarendon reported the lowest average weekly wage ($852) in the state.
Among all 46 South Carolina counties, 11 reported average weekly wages less than $1,000, 9 had wages from $1,000 to $1,074, 10 had wages from $1,075 to $1,149, 6 had wages from $1,150 to $1,224, and 10 had average weekly wages of $1,225 or higher. (See map 1 and table 2.)
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Map 1. Average weekly wages by county in South Carolina, fourth quarter 2025
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Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for states have been included in this release in table 3 (https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_southcarolina_20260609.htm#QCEWTable3.xlsx).
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the first quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the seven largest counties in South Carolina, fourth quarter 2025
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and all counties in South Carolina, fourth quarter 2025
Table 3. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, fourth quarter 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_southcarolina_20260609.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Georgia Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Georgia Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 4 of the 12 largest counties in Georgia from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Cobb County (+0.6 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest counties
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Georgia Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 4 of the 12 largest counties in Georgia from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Cobb County (+0.6 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest countiesin Georgia, December 2025
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Fulton County (954,500) had the highest employment level in Georgia in December 2025. Together, the 12 largest counties accounted for 58.8 percent of total covered employment within the state. Nationwide, the 372 largest counties comprise 73.4 percent of total covered employment in the United States. (Large counties and county equivalents are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2024.)
Large county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
All 11 large Georgia counties with published data reported average weekly wage gains over the year. (See chart 2.) Chatham had the largest gain (+5.7 percent). Over-the-year wage gains among the other 10 large Georgia counties ranged from 4.5 percent to 2.1 percent.
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Chart 2. Over-the-year percent change in covered average weekly wages among the largest counties in Georgia, fourth quarter 2025
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Weekly wages in 3 of the 12 largest counties in Georgia were above the national average of $1,569: Fulton ($1,995), DeKalb ($1,601), and Cobb ($1,589). Average weekly wages among the other nine large counties ranged from $1,490 in Clayton to $1,061 in Henry.
Smaller county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter of 2025
Employment and wage levels (but not over-the-year changes) are also available for the 147 smaller counties in Georgia, defined as having employment below 75,000 in 2024. (See table 2.) Wage levels in all smaller counties were below the national average. Burke reported the highest average weekly wage ($1,482). Quitman reported the lowest average weekly wage ($719) in the state.
Among all 159 Georgia counties, 33 reported average weekly wages less than $925, 37 had wages from $925 to $999, 33 had wages from $1,000 to $1,074, 25 had wages from $1,075 to $1,149, and 31 had average weekly wages of $1,150 or higher. (See map 1 and table 2.)
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Map 1. Average weekly wages by county in Georgia, fourth quarter 2025
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Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for states have been included in this release in table 3 (https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_georgia_20260609.htm#QCEWTable3.xlsx).
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the first quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the 12 largest counties in Georgia, fourth quarter 2025
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and all counties in Georgia, fourth quarter 2025
Table 3. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, fourth quarter 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_georgia_20260609.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 15 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Manatee, Pasco, and St. Johns Counties (+1.9 percent each) had the largest over-the-year increases in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 15 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Manatee, Pasco, and St. Johns Counties (+1.9 percent each) had the largest over-the-year increases in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in coveredemployment among selected large counties in Florida, December 2025
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Miami-Dade County (1,287,500) had the highest employment level in Florida in December 2025. Together, the 27 largest counties accounted for 87.8 percent of total covered employment within the state. Nationwide, the 372 largest counties comprise 73.4 percent of total covered employment in the United States. (Large counties and county equivalents are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2024.)
Large county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
Average weekly wage changes in 16 of 25 large counties in Florida with published data were above the national average of 4.2 percent. (See chart 2.) Brevard and Palm Beach had the largest gains (+6.7 percent each). Over-the-year wage changes among the other 23 large Florida counties ranged from 6.4 percent to -0.6 percent.
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Chart 2. Over-the-year percent change in covered average weekly wages among selected large counties in Florida, fourth quarter 2025
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Weekly wages in 2 of the 27 largest counties in Florida were above the national average of $1,569: Palm Beach ($1,710) and Miami-Dade ($1,659). Average weekly wages among the other 25 large counties ranged from $1,559 in Hillsborough to $1,079 in Lake.
Smaller county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter of 2025
Employment and wage levels (but not over-the-year changes) are also available for the 40 smaller counties in Florida, defined as having employment below 75,000 in 2024. (See table 2.) Wage levels in all smaller counties were below the national average. Hendry reported the highest average weekly wage ($1,284). Holmes reported the lowest average weekly wage ($891) in the state.
Among all 67 Florida counties, 12 reported average weekly wages less than $1,000, 18 had wages from $1,000 to $1,099, 11 had wages from $1,100 to $1,199, 13 had wages from $1,200 to $1,299, and 13 had average weekly wages of $1,300 or higher. (See map 1 and table 2.)
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Map 1. Average weekly wages by county in Florida, fourth quarter 2025
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Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for states have been included in this release in table 3 (https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_florida_20260609.htm#QCEWTable3.xlsx).
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the first quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the 27 largest counties in Florida, fourth quarter 2025
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and all counties in Florida, fourth quarter 2025
Table 3. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, fourth quarter 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_florida_20260609.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Alabama Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Alabama Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Alabama from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County (+2.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest counties
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Alabama Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Alabama from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County (+2.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.)
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Chart 1. Over-the-year percent change in covered employment among the largest countiesin Alabama, December 2025
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Jefferson County (372,800) had the highest employment level in Alabama in December 2025. Together, the seven largest counties accounted for 55.7 percent of total covered employment within the state. Nationwide, the 372 largest counties comprise 73.4 percent of total covered employment in the United States. (Large counties and county equivalents are those with annual average employment levels of 75,000 or more in 2024.)
Large county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter 2025
All six large Alabama counties with published data reported average weekly wage gains over the year. (See chart 2.) Shelby had the largest gain (+5.1 percent). Over-the-year wage gains among the other five large Alabama counties ranged from 4.0 percent to 2.6 percent.
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Chart 2. Over-the-year percent change in covered average weekly wages among the largest counties in Alabama, fourth quarter 2025
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Madison ($1,581) had a weekly wage above the national average of $1,569. Average weekly wages among the other six large counties ranged from $1,502 in Jefferson to $1,084 in Baldwin.
Smaller county average weekly wages in the fourth quarter of 2025
Employment and wage levels (but not over-the-year changes) are also available for the 60 smaller counties in Alabama, defined as having employment below 75,000 in 2024. (See table 2.) Wage levels in 59 of the 60 smaller counties were below the national average. Washington reported the highest average weekly wage ($1,752) in the state. Randolph reported the lowest average weekly wage ($855).
Among all 67 Alabama counties, 16 reported average weekly wages less than $1,000, 18 had wages from $1,000 to $1,074, 13 had wages from $1,075 to $1,149, 7 had wages from $1,150 to $1,224, and 13 had average weekly wages of $1,225 or higher. (See map 1 and table 2.)
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Map 1. Average weekly wages by county in Alabama, fourth quarter 2025
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Additional statistics and other information
QCEW data for states have been included in this release in table 3 (https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_alabama_20260609.htm#QCEWTable3.xlsx).
Nationwide coverage of the largest counties is published in the County Employment and Wages news release (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewqtr.nr0.htm). Additional information about quarterly employment and wages data is available in the news release Technical Note (https://www.bls.gov/cew/news-release-technical-note.htm) and from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website (https://www.bls.gov/cew).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The County Employment and Wages release for the first quarter 2026 is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
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Table 1. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and the seven largest counties in Alabama, fourth quarter 2025
Table 2. Covered establishments, employment, and wages in the United States and all counties in Alabama, fourth quarter 2025
Table 3. Covered establishments, employment, and wages by state, fourth quarter 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/countyemploymentandwages_alabama_20260609.htm
