CT adds 5,300 jobs Jan, unemployment rises to 4.5%

This Connecticut Department of Labor press release provides January monthly employment statistics and 2025 year-end labor market data for the state. The report shows Connecticut added 5,300 jobs in January while the unemployment rate increased to 4.5% from the prior period.

This is an informational statistical release with no regulatory requirements or compliance obligations. Employers, job seekers, and economic analysts may use this data for workforce planning, economic research, and labor market assessment purposes.