Virginia’s job market sees continued growth as employment surges

Virginia’s labor market remains strong, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 7,100 jobs in January, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). December’s job gains were also revised upward to 14,200, bringing the total number of nonfarm jobs in the Commonwealth to 4,281,000. Since January 2022, Virginia has added 276,400 jobs, with more than 70,000 additional hires anticipated based on company announcements.

Governor Glenn Youngkin praised the state’s economic momentum, citing workforce expansion and business-friendly policies as key drivers of job growth.