According to the Employment Situation of Veterans news released in March 2025 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for veterans, who were once on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces since September 2001, remained steady at 3.2 percent in 2024.
The overall jobless rate for all veterans also changed slightly over the year, at 3.0 percent.
In August 2024, 48 percent of Gulf War II veterans reported having a service-connected disability, compared to 31 percent of all veterans.
In the survey, veterans are defined as men and women who have previously served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were civilians when these data were collected.
In comparison to nonveteran men and women, the unemployment rate for veteran men was lower than that of their nonveteran counterparts (4.1 percent), while the rate for veteran women was slightly different from that of their nonveteran counterparts (3.8 percent).
Unemployment rates for White (2.8 percent), Black (3.6 percent), Asian (3.9 percent), and Hispanic or Latino (3.5 percent) veterans were little changed over the year and were not statistically different from each other in 2024.
In related news, Life at Google on social media shared that Google’s VetNet community is hosting their 5th Annual Google Veterans Career Week from June 10 to 12.
This virtual three-day event offers veterans, military spouses/partners, and service members the tools, support, and advice needed to advance their careers.
This year, Google is also extending its efforts to include individuals who support the veteran community. Google Veterans Career Week will take place from June 10 to June 12.
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