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9 Worst States for Layoffs in 2025 So Far

May 28, 2025

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Written by Nicole Spector

Edited by Molly Sullivan

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We saw a ferocious streak of layoffs in 2024. The tech industry was hit hard, largely due to post-pandemic adjustments and high inflation.

Mass layoffs have continued into 2025 — the federal government started its shedding of tens of thousands of jobs as President Donald Trump aimed to cut costs. Not only are tech and the federal government bearing the brunt, so too are luxury goods retailers, auto companies, universities, financial institutions and more in large-scale efforts to cut costs. Though no state is immune to job loss, some states are proving more to be more vulnerable than others. According to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), as reported by Newsweek on March 4, these are the nine states that have had the most layoffs in 2025 so far.

9. South Carolina

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 1,739
Leading 3 industries: Real estate and rental and leasing; manufacturing; retail trade
Median household income for one earner: $59,661

8. Georgia

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 2,124
Leading 3 industries: Real estate and rental and leasing; manufacturing; professional, scientific and technical services
Median household income for one earner: $62,468

7. New York

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 2,561
Leading 3 industries: Commercial banking; portfolio management and investment advice; colleges and universities
Median household income for one earner: $69,135

6. Illinois

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 3,445
Leading 3 industries: Advanced manufacturing; next generation agriculture, ag tech and food processing; life sciences
Median household income for one earner: $66,950

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5. Ohio

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 3,543
Leading 3 industries: Manufacturing; real estate and rental and leasing; finance and insurance
Median household income for one earner: $61,617

4. Florida

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 3,915
Leading 3 industries: Real estate and rental and leasing; professional, scientific and technical services; healthcare and social assistance
Median household income for one earner: $62,973

3. Texas

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 4,220
Leading 3 industries: Real estate and rental and leasing; manufacturing; professional, scientific and technical services
Median household income for one earner: $61,460

2. Washington

Number of layoffs so far in 2025: 4,007
Leading 3 industries: Aerospace; agriculture and food manufacturing; clean technology
Median household income for one earner: $86,558