- New York led all metros with 92,100 new jobs, nearly 89% from Education and Health Services.
- Major markets like Philly and LA also saw job growth dominated by healthcare and education.
- LA, Chicago, and Raleigh/Durham joined the top 10; DC fell to #40 on government job cuts.
- Myrtle Beach and college towns like Fayetteville and College Station led in growth rate.
Broad National Momentum
RealPage reports that the top 10 metros combined added 388,900 jobs in the 12 months ending June 2025—up 32% from the same group last year. The next 10 markets (ranks #11–#20) also saw a notable 32.1% year-over-year increase in total job growth, reaching 195,700.
Sector Spotlight
At the national level, 35% of all job gains were in Education and Health Services. But in New York, that number soared to 88.8%. The same trend is reshaping employment in other major metros, reinforcing healthcare and education as the most resilient job engines in the post-pandemic economy.
Market Turnover
Washington, DC, previously in the top 10, fell sharply to #40 due to cuts in government employment. Meanwhile, Los Angeles surged into the #3 spot with strong gains, while Charlotte climbed to #4. Texas metros cooled slightly, with Houston and Dallas slipping to #6 and #8, respectively.
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Job Losses Narrow
Only 20 of the top 150 metros posted annual job losses, a decrease from last month. Losses persisted in the Bay Area and Midwest metros like St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Des Moines.
Percentage Growth Leaders
Smaller and mid-size markets led in percentage job growth. Myrtle Beach topped the list again, followed by college towns and southern metros:
- Fayetteville, AR and College Station, TX stayed strong in the top four.
- Boise, ID, Columbia, SC, and Lexington, KY continued to post solid gains.
- Charlotte and Lansing, MI were the only larger markets in the top 10 for percentage growth.
In total, 67 markets exceeded the national job growth rate of 1.1%, up from 59 in the previous month.
Outlook
Despite this month’s gains, job growth is expected to moderate over the next year. Economic uncertainty and concerns over trade tariffs are beginning to weigh on business hiring plans, particularly in larger metros and globally exposed industries.
