Architecture and engineering occupations accounted for 3.0 percent of Michigan employment in 2025, representing 130,000 jobs and exceeding the national share by 1.3 percentage point.
Michigan's unemployment rate increased to 5.1 percent in May, while the U.S. rate was unchanged. The statewide jobless rate was 0.8 percentage points higher than the national rate.
Michigan's unemployment rate increased to 5.1 percent in May, while the U.S. rate was unchanged. The statewide jobless rate was 0.8 percentage points higher than the national rate.
Only two Michigan counties saw a decrease in average weekly wages from December 2024 to December 2025. Forty-seven counties saw an increase in employment over the year.
The Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry has experienced rapid employment growth in recent years, reflecting Michigan’s rising demand for nursing care services alongside a growing senior population.
Due to an ongoing reduction in the population of young individuals, the local supply of high school-educated workers is shrinking most rapidly in the counties that rely on them the most. Over time, this could lead to modest labor shortages in these counties.
