Mississippi Again Sets Historic New Records for Employment

JACKSON, Miss. –  Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi set multiple new records in April for employment in the state. First, at 1,243,807 people, the state reached a new record high for the number of Mississippians employed. Additionally, total non-farm employment reached a record high with 1,202,000 jobs.
 
“More Mississippians are working than ever before, and there are a record number of jobs,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Mississippi isn’t making news – we’re making history. Yesterday, we announced a $38 million economic development project that’s creating 450 jobs, and today we’ve set records in employment. There’s never been a better time to be a Mississippian. I’m incredibly proud of what our state is accomplishing.”
 
The news follows a number of historic wins in Mississippi. This includes Mississippi having the second-fastest growing economy and the fourth-fastest growing per capita income in America in 2024. Additionally, last week, it was announced that a record-high 77.3% of Mississippi third graders passed the state reading assessment on their first attempt during the 2024 – 2025 school year. Since Governor Reeves took this office, nearly $35 billion in new private sector investment has been announced, and thousands of good-paying jobs have been created across the state.