Minnesota September 2026 Employment Insights

• Key Takeaways:

  • September employment was 228,811, down 6,412 (-2.7%) from August, but up +2,688 (+1.2%) year over year.

  • The seasonal drop was milder than last year: 2025 fell 10,367 jobs from August to September, versus 6,412 this year.

  • Restaurants accounted for 71% of the monthly decline (4,550 jobs); hotels fell faster at -6.2%.

  • Employment remains 4,275 (1.8%) below September 2019; hotels represent 70% of that gap.