September 8, 2025 • 4 mins
Minneapolis continues to be a major hub of employment in the Upper Midwest, shaped by a mix of established industries and emerging sectors. The current job market reflects both resilience and subtle shifts, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating a slowing but steady labor market nationwide. In August, the US economy added only about 22,000 jobs, and the job openings-to-unemployed ratio has dropped below 1 for the first time since 2021, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Locally, the unemployment rate in Minneapolis fluctuates near the national average, around 4.3 percent, though rates vary among different groups; for example, Redfin notes a recent rise to 7.2 percent for Black/African American workers.
The employment landscape in Minneapolis features significant representation in healthcare, financial services, education, technology, retail, and manufacturing. Major employers include UnitedHealth Group, Target, Wells Fargo, and the University of Minnesota. The city also benefits from vibrant small businesses and a growing tech sector. Demand is rising in roles ranging from data analysis and healthcare delivery to skilled trades and logistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that workers aged 55 and older will make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025, highlighting a shift towards a more experienced labor pool and prompting more inclusive hiring.
Recent developments include persistent uncertainty surrounding inflation and federal policy, leading to cautious hiring and, in some cases, contractions in manufacturing and wholesale trade. Tariffs, volatile interest rates, and global supply chain adjustments all factor into employer strategies. There is gradual expansion in technology, healthcare, and professional services, while retail and manufacturing sectors face headwinds. Increased AI implementation and data-driven roles are prominent as companies look to boost productivity.
The Minneapolis job market typically sees slight seasonal dips during late summer and post-holiday periods, with commuting trends reflecting the area's robust transit infrastructure and a high share of remote or hybrid work arrangements. City and state governments continue to support employment through training initiatives, business incentives, and expanded workforce development programs. The landscape is further evolving to accommodate changing demographics, ongoing investment in green jobs, and a technology-driven shift in many sectors.
For listeners seeking immediate opportunities, Wells Fargo is currently hiring a Senior Wealth Banking Specialist with a pay range of $96,000 to $154,000 annually in Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota has a variety of academic and administrative positions open, and Paramount is recruiting for roles such as News Producer and Sr Technician. Interested individuals should explore these listings for specific requirements and incentives.
Key findings highlight a slow but ongoing evolution in job dynamics, an unemployment rate stable but variable by sector and group, and growth opportunities in technology and healthcare. Persistent policy uncertainty and demographic changes may alter future market conditions, and listeners are encouraged to stay informed as Minneapolis adapts to new employment realities.
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The employment landscape in Minneapolis features significant representation in healthcare, financial services, education, technology, retail, and manufacturing. Major employers include UnitedHealth Group, Target, Wells Fargo, and the University of Minnesota. The city also benefits from vibrant small businesses and a growing tech sector. Demand is rising in roles ranging from data analysis and healthcare delivery to skilled trades and logistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that workers aged 55 and older will make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025, highlighting a shift towards a more experienced labor pool and prompting more inclusive hiring.
Recent developments include persistent uncertainty surrounding inflation and federal policy, leading to cautious hiring and, in some cases, contractions in manufacturing and wholesale trade. Tariffs, volatile interest rates, and global supply chain adjustments all factor into employer strategies. There is gradual expansion in technology, healthcare, and professional services, while retail and manufacturing sectors face headwinds. Increased AI implementation and data-driven roles are prominent as companies look to boost productivity.
The Minneapolis job market typically sees slight seasonal dips during late summer and post-holiday periods, with commuting trends reflecting the area's robust transit infrastructure and a high share of remote or hybrid work arrangements. City and state governments continue to support employment through training initiatives, business incentives, and expanded workforce development programs. The landscape is further evolving to accommodate changing demographics, ongoing investment in green jobs, and a technology-driven shift in many sectors.
For listeners seeking immediate opportunities, Wells Fargo is currently hiring a Senior Wealth Banking Specialist with a pay range of $96,000 to $154,000 annually in Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota has a variety of academic and administrative positions open, and Paramount is recruiting for roles such as News Producer and Sr Technician. Interested individuals should explore these listings for specific requirements and incentives.
Key findings highlight a slow but ongoing evolution in job dynamics, an unemployment rate stable but variable by sector and group, and growth opportunities in technology and healthcare. Persistent policy uncertainty and demographic changes may alter future market conditions, and listeners are encouraged to stay informed as Minneapolis adapts to new employment realities.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Minneapolis continues to be a major hub of employment in
the Upper Midwest, shaped by a mix of established industries
and emerging sectors. The current job market reflects both resilience
and subtle shifts, with the Bureau of Labour Statistics indicating
a slowing but steady labor market nationwide. In August, the
(00:20):
US economy added only about twenty two thousand jobs, and
the job openings to unemployed ratio has dropped below one
for the first time since twenty twenty one, according to
JP Morgan Asset Management. Locally, the unemployment rate in Minneapolis
fluctuates near the national average around four point three per cent,
(00:40):
though rates vary among different groups. For example, Redfin notes
a recent rise to seven point two per cent for
Black African American workers. The employment landscape and Minneapolis feature
significant representation and healthcare, financial services, education, technology, retail, and manufacturing.
(01:10):
Major employers include United Health Group, Target, Wells Fargo, and
the University of Minnesota. The city also benefits from vibrant
small businesses and a growing tech sector. Demand is rising
in roles ranging from data analysis and health care delivery
to skilled trades and logistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
(01:33):
predicts that workers age fifty five and older will make
up a quarter of the workforce by twenty twenty five,
highlighting a shift towards a more experienced labor pool and
prompting more inclusive hiring. Recent developments include persistent uncertainty surrounding
inflation and federal policy, leading to cautious hiring and in
(01:53):
some cases, contractions and manufacturing and wholesale trade tariffs, volatile
interest rates, and global supply chain adjustments all factor into
employer strategies. There is gradual expansion in technology, health care,
(02:17):
and professional services, while retail and manufacturing sectors face headwinds.
Increased AI implementation and data driven roles are prominent as
companies look to boost productivity. The Minneapolis job market typically
sees slight seasonal dips during late summer and post holiday periods,
with commuting trends reflecting the area's robust transit infrastructure and
(02:40):
a high share of remote or hybrid work arrangements. City
and state governments continue to support employment through training initiatives,
business incentives, and expanded workforce development programs. The landscape is
further evolving to accommodate changing demographics, Ongoing investment, and green
jobs and a technology driven shift in many sectors. For
(03:03):
listeners seeking immediate opportunities, Wells Fargo is currently hiring a
senior wealth Banking specialist with a pay range of ninety
six thousand dollars to one hundred fifty four thousand dollars annually.
In Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota has a variety of
academic and administrative positions open, and Paramount is recruiting for
(03:23):
roles such as news producer and senior technician. Interested individuals
should explore these listings for specific requirements and incentives. Key
findings highlight a slow but ongoing evolution in job dynamics,
an unemployment rate, stable but variable bi sector and group,
and growth opportunities in technology and health care. Persistent policy
(03:45):
uncertainty and demographic changes may alter future market conditions, and
listeners are encouraged to stay informed as Minneapolis adapts to
new employment realities. Thank you for tuning in and remember
to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please product. For
more check out Quiet please dot a I
Minneapolis continues to be a major hub of employment in
the Upper Midwest, shaped by a mix of established industries
and emerging sectors. The current job market reflects both resilience
and subtle shifts, with the Bureau of Labour Statistics indicating
a slowing but steady labor market nationwide. In August, the
(00:20):
US economy added only about twenty two thousand jobs, and
the job openings to unemployed ratio has dropped below one
for the first time since twenty twenty one, according to
JP Morgan Asset Management. Locally, the unemployment rate in Minneapolis
fluctuates near the national average around four point three per cent,
(00:40):
though rates vary among different groups. For example, Redfin notes
a recent rise to seven point two per cent for
Black African American workers. The employment landscape and Minneapolis feature
significant representation and healthcare, financial services, education, technology, retail, and manufacturing.
(01:10):
Major employers include United Health Group, Target, Wells Fargo, and
the University of Minnesota. The city also benefits from vibrant
small businesses and a growing tech sector. Demand is rising
in roles ranging from data analysis and health care delivery
to skilled trades and logistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
(01:33):
predicts that workers age fifty five and older will make
up a quarter of the workforce by twenty twenty five,
highlighting a shift towards a more experienced labor pool and
prompting more inclusive hiring. Recent developments include persistent uncertainty surrounding
inflation and federal policy, leading to cautious hiring and in
(01:53):
some cases, contractions and manufacturing and wholesale trade tariffs, volatile
interest rates, and global supply chain adjustments all factor into
employer strategies. There is gradual expansion in technology, health care,
(02:17):
and professional services, while retail and manufacturing sectors face headwinds.
Increased AI implementation and data driven roles are prominent as
companies look to boost productivity. The Minneapolis job market typically
sees slight seasonal dips during late summer and post holiday periods,
with commuting trends reflecting the area's robust transit infrastructure and
(02:40):
a high share of remote or hybrid work arrangements. City
and state governments continue to support employment through training initiatives,
business incentives, and expanded workforce development programs. The landscape is
further evolving to accommodate changing demographics, Ongoing investment, and green
jobs and a technology driven shift in many sectors. For
(03:03):
listeners seeking immediate opportunities, Wells Fargo is currently hiring a
senior wealth Banking specialist with a pay range of ninety
six thousand dollars to one hundred fifty four thousand dollars annually.
In Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota has a variety of
academic and administrative positions open, and Paramount is recruiting for
(03:23):
roles such as news producer and senior technician. Interested individuals
should explore these listings for specific requirements and incentives. Key
findings highlight a slow but ongoing evolution in job dynamics,
an unemployment rate, stable but variable bi sector and group,
and growth opportunities in technology and health care. Persistent policy
(03:45):
uncertainty and demographic changes may alter future market conditions, and
listeners are encouraged to stay informed as Minneapolis adapts to
new employment realities. Thank you for tuning in and remember
to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please product. For
more check out Quiet please dot a I
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