Minnesota’s latest job numbers show more openings but lower pay, fewer people staying in the workforce

Minnesota's May labor report shows increased job openings but lower average hourly pay and a shrinking workforce. Unemployment decreased, yet employment numbers fell for six consecutive months, with more people exiting the labor force. Blue-collar jobs in leisure and hospitality are growing, while white-collar finance roles decline, contributing to a 0.5% drop in Minnesota's average hourly wage compared to the prior year.