The States Where Jobs Are Disappearing and Where They’re Moving to Instead

Maryland still had new jobs coming in through health care, government work, defense, education, biotech, logistics, and business services. Its location near Washington, D.C., also helps support professional jobs and federal-related work.

Still, job losses outpaced gains by a clearer margin. High costs, office changes, federal budget shifts, and pressure on small businesses can all affect hiring. Some employers may cut back or move work elsewhere, which helps explain why Maryland’s losses were stronger than its gains.