Description/Abstract
In April 2025, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs, with the national unemployment rate holding at 4.2%. Veteran unemployment declined to 3.5% from 3.8% in March, while Post-9/11 veterans saw a drop to 2.9%. Male veteran unemployment fell to 3.1%, but female veteran unemployment rose to 5.9%. Black and Hispanic veterans experienced significant improvements, with rates falling to 4.8% and 2.9%, respectively—both lower than their nonveteran peers. Younger veterans (25–34) and those aged 45–54 saw notable declines, while veterans aged 55–64 experienced a slight increase. Despite gains, disparities remain, especially for female and older veterans.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
1 page
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veteran employment, Unemployment, Statistics, Employment
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
4-2025
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: April 2025" (2025). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 499.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/499
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