Makrognosis

Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-40340.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)2.0%September 2025
Previous (y/y)1.7%August 2025
Level127,023 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 2.0% year on year in September 2025, compared with 1.7% in August 2025.

The level stood at 127,023 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.2% (Oct 2021) to 4.2% (Aug 2020), averaging 0.9%.

Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−6%−4%−2%0%2%4%6%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)80k90k100k110k120k130k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026127,023 thousands—
August 2026128,492 thousands—
July 2026129,092 thousands—
June 2026128,276 thousands—
May 2026126,866 thousands—
April 2026126,648 thousands—
March 2026126,482 thousands—
February 2026127,372 thousands—
January 2026127,946 thousands—
December 2025128,569 thousands—
November 2025128,315 thousands—
September 2025130,592 thousands2.0
August 2025131,998 thousands1.7
July 2025131,805 thousands1.2
June 2025130,666 thousands1.2
May 2025128,708 thousands1.4
April 2025128,980 thousands1.9
March 2025128,426 thousands1.3
February 2025127,839 thousands1.7
January 2025127,759 thousands1.8
December 2024127,967 thousands2.6
November 2024127,343 thousands2.1
October 2024127,481 thousands2.1
September 2024128,028 thousands1.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high4.2% (Aug 2020)
10-year low−4.2% (Oct 2021)
10-year average0.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-40340.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Rochester, MN (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Rochester, MN (SA)Unemployment: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-40340.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.