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US Job Growth Hits 10-Month High
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 266 thousand in November 2019, following an upwardly revised 156 thousand rise in the previous month and easily beating market expectations of 180 thousand. It was the largest advance in payrolls since January, with notable job gains occurring in health care and in professional and technical services. Employment also increased in manufacturing, reflecting the return of workers from a strike.
Published on 2019-12-06

US Job Growth Beats Expectations
Nonfarm payrolls in the US rose by 128 thousand in October 2019, following an upwardly revised 180 thousand increase in September and easily beating market expectations of 89 thousand. Notable job gains occurred in food services and drinking places, social assistance, and financial activities. Manufacturing employment fell by the most in a decade due to strike activity at GM plants in Michigan and Kentucky.
Published on 2019-11-01

US Economy Adds Fewer Jobs than Expected
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 136 thousand in September 2019, following a upwardly revised 168 thousand in August and below market expectations of 145 thousand. Employment continued to trend up in health care and in professional and business services.
Published on 2019-10-04

US Economy Adds 130K Jobs in August
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 130 thousand in August 2019, following a downwardly revised 159 thousand in July and below market expectations of 158 thousand. Employment in federal government rose, largely reflecting the hiring of temporary workers for the 2020 Census. Notable job gains also occurred in health care and financial activities, while mining lost jobs.
Published on 2019-09-06

US Economy Adds 164K Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 164 thousand in July of 2019, following a downwardly revised 193 thousand in June and in line with market expectations. Notable job gains occurred in professional and technical services (+31,000), health care (+30,000), social assistance (+20,000), and financial activities (+18,000).
Published on 2019-08-02

US Job Growth Surges in June
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 224 thousand in June 2019, following a downwardly revised 72 thousand rise in May and beating market expectations of 160 thousand. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, in health care, and in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2019-07-05

US Economy Adds Fewer Jobs than Expected
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 75 thousand in May 2019, following a downwardly revised 224 thousand rise in April and missing market expectations of 185 thousand. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services and in health care. Monthly job gains have averaged 164 thousand in 2019, compared with an average gain of 223 thousand per month in 2018.
Published on 2019-06-07

US Job Growth Surges in April
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 263 thousand in April 2019, following a downwardly revised 189 thousand rise in March and easily beating market expectations of 185 thousand. Notable job gains occurred in professional and business services, construction, health care, and social assistance.
Published on 2019-05-03

US Economy Adds 196K Jobs, Beats Forecasts
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 196 thousand in March of 2019, following an upwardly revised 33 thousand rise in February and beating market expectations of 180 thousand. Notable job gains were seen in health care and in professional and technical services. Employment growth averaged 180 thousand per month in the first quarter of 2019, compared with 223 thousand per month in 2018.
Published on 2019-04-05

US Job Growth Almost Stalls in February
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 20 thousand in February of 2019, following an upwardly revised 311 thousand rise in January and well below market expectations of 180 thousand. It is the lowest reading since February of 2017, mainly due to falls in construction employment while jobs were added in professional and business services, health care, and wholesale trade.
Published on 2019-03-08

US Economy Adds the Most Jobs in 11 Months
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 304 thousand in January of 2019, following a downwardly revised 222 thousand rise in December and easily beating market expectations of 165 thousand. Employment grew in several industries, including leisure and hospitality, construction, health care, and transportation and warehousing. There were no discernible impacts of the partial federal government shutdown on the estimates of employment, hours, and earnings from the establishment survey. Instead, the impact of the shutdown contributed to the uptick in the unemployment rate to 4 percent from 3.9 percent as it included furloughed federal employees who were classified as unemployed on temporary layoff under the definitions used in the household survey.
Published on 2019-02-01

US Nonfarm Payrolls Rise the Most in 10 Months
Nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by 312 thousand in December 2018, following an upwardly revised 176 thousand rise in November and easily beating below market expectations of 177 thousand. Job gains occurred in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. The December jobs gain pushed total US employment above 150 million jobs for the first time.
Published on 2019-01-04

US Economy Adds Less Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 155 thousand in November of 2018, following a downwardly revised 237 thousand in October and well below market expectations of 200 thousand. Job gains occurred in health care, in manufacturing, and in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2018-12-07

US Payrolls Growth Beat Expectations in October
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 250 thousand in October of 2018, following a downwardly revised 118 thousand in September and well above market expectations of 190 thousand. Job growth occurred in health care, in manufacturing, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2018-11-02

US Economy Adds Less Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 134 thousand in September of 2018, following an upwardly revised 270 thousand in August and well below market expectations of 185 thousand. It is the lowest reading in a year after Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas in mid-September likely weighing on payrolls. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, in health care, and in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2018-10-05

US Economy Adds More Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 201 thousand in August of 2018, following a downwardly revised 147 thousand in July and above market expectations of 191 thousand. Employment increased in professional and business services, health care, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and mining.
Published on 2018-09-07

US Economy Adds Less Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 157 thousand in July of 2018, following an upwardly revised 248 thousand in June and below market expectations of 190 thousand. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, in manufacturing, and in health care and social assistance.
Published on 2018-08-03

US Economy Adds More Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 213 thousand in June of 2018, following an upwardly revised 244 thousand in May and well above market expectations of 195 thousand. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care, while employment in retail trade declined.
Published on 2018-07-06

US Economy Adds the Most Jobs in 3 Months
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 223 thousand in May of 2018, following a downwardly revised 159 thousand in April and well above market expectations of 189 thousand. Employment continued to trend up in several industries, including retail trade, health care, and construction.
Published on 2018-06-01

US Economy Adds 164K Jobs in April
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 164 thousand in April of 2018, following an upwardly revised 135 thousand in March and well below market expectations of 192 thousand. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing, health care, and mining.
Published on 2018-05-04

US Economy Adds Less Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 103 thousand in March of 2018, following an upwardly revised 326 thousand in February. It is the lowest reading since September and well below market expectations of 193 thousand. Employment grew in manufacturing, health care, and mining but fell in construction and retail sectors.
Published on 2018-04-06

US Economy Adds the Most Jobs Since July 2016
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 313 thousand in February of 2018, following an upwardly revised 239 thousand in January and beating market expectations of 200 thousand. It is the highest increase in payrolls since July of 2016. Employment rose in construction, retail trade, professional and business services, manufacturing, financial activities, and mining.
Published on 2018-03-09

US Jobs Growth Accelerates in January
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 200 thousand in January of 2018, following an upwardly revised 160 thousand in December and beating market expectations of 180 thousand. Employment continued to trend up in construction, food services and drinking places, health care, and manufacturing.
Published on 2018-02-02

US Adds Only 148K Jobs in December
Non farm payrolls in the US increased by 148K in December of 2017, below market expectations of a 190K. Solid gains were reported in construction, manufacturing and health care while retail trade continued to cut jobs.
Published on 2018-01-05

US Economy Adds More Jobs than Expected
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 228 thousand in November of 2017, following a downwardly revised 244 thousand in October and beating market expectations of 200 thousand. Employment continued to trend up in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care. Employment growth has averaged 174,000 per month thus far this year, compared with an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016.
Published on 2017-12-08

US Economy Adds 261K Jobs in October
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 261 thousand in October of 2017, compared with market expectations of a 310 thousand rise. Employment in food services and drinking places increased sharply over the month, mostly offsetting a decline in September that largely reflected the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. In October, employment also increased in professional and business services, manufacturing, and health care. The September figure was revised up to an 18 thousand rise, compared to an initial estimate of a 33 thousand decline.
Published on 2017-11-03

US Economy Sheds 33K Jobs, 1st Fall Since 2010
Non farm payrolls in the United States fell by 33 thousand in September of 2017, following an upwardly revised 169 thousand rise in August and well below market expectations of a 90 thousand gain. It is the first drop in payrolls since September of 2010 as employment declined sharply in food services and drinking places and grew below-trend growth in some other industries likely reflecting the impact from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
Published on 2017-10-06

Non Farm Payrolls Lower than Expected at 156K in August
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 156 thousand in August of 2017, below a downwardly revised 189 thousand in July and lower than market expectations of 180 thousand. Job gains occurred in manufacturing, construction, professional and technical services, health care, and mining.
Published on 2017-09-01

US Jobs Market Remains Solid in July
Non farm payrolls in the US increased by 209K in July of 2017, below an upwardly revised 231K in June but above market expectations of 183 thousand. Employment increased in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, and health care.
Published on 2017-08-04

US Economy Adds 222K Jobs In June
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 222 thousand in June of 2017, above an upwardly revised 152 thousand in May and compared to market expectations of 179 thousand. It is the highest figure in four months as employment increased in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining.
Published on 2017-07-07

US Non Farm Payrolls Fall To 138K
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 138 thousand in May of 2017, below a downwardly revised 174 thousand in April and compared to market expectations of 185 thousand. In May, job gains occurred in health care and mining.
Published on 2017-06-02

US Economy Adds 211K Jobs In April, Beats Forecasts
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 211 thousand in April of 2017, higher than a downwardly revised 79 thousand in March and beating market expectations of 185 thousand. Employment rose in leisure and hospitality, health care and social assistance, financial activities, and mining.
Published on 2017-05-05

US Economy Adds 98K Jobs In March, Lowest In 10 Months
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 98 thousand in March of 2017, below a downwardly revised 219 thousand in February and compared to market expectations of 180 thousand. It is the lowest payroll number since May last year as retailers cut jobs while employment went up in professional, business services and mining.
Published on 2017-04-07

US Economy Adds 235K Jobs In February, Beats Expectations
Non farm payrolls in the United States increased by 235 thousand in February of 2017, below an upwardly revised 238 thousand in January but above market expectations of 190 thousand. Job gains occurred in construction, private educational services, manufacturing, health care, and mining.
Published on 2017-03-10

US Economy Adds 227K Jobs In January, Most In 4 Months
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States rose by 227,000 in January of 2017, following an upwardly revised 157,000 in December and beating market expectations of 175,000. It is the strongest job growth in four months as employment increased in retail trade, construction, and financial activities.
Published on 2017-02-03

US Job Growth Slows in December
Non Farm Payrolls in the US increased by 156 thousand in December of 2016, lower than upwardly revised 204 thousand in November and below market expectation of 178 thousand. Job growth occurred in health care and social assistance. Job growth totaled 2.2 million in 2016, less than the increase of 2.7 million in 2015.
Published on 2017-01-06

US Economy Adds More Jobs Than Expected
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 178,000 in November of 2016, more than a downwardly revised 142,000 in October and above market expectations of 175,000. Employment gains occurred in professional and business services and in health care.
Published on 2016-12-02

US Economy Adds The Least Jobs in 5 Months
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 161,000 in October of 2016, less than an upwardly revised 191,000 in September and below market expectations of 175,000. Employment continued to trend up in health care, professional and business services, and financial activities. So far this year, employment growth has averaged 181,000 per month, lower than an average monthly increase of 229,000 in 2015.
Published on 2016-11-04

US Job Growth Slows in September
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 156,000 in September of 2016, lower than an upwardly revised 167,000 in August but below market expectations of 175,000. It is the lowest payroll figure in 4 months. Employment gains occurred in professional and business services and in health care. So far this year, job growth has averaged 178,000 per month, compared with an average of 229,000 per month in 2015.
Published on 2016-10-07

US Economy Adds 151K Jobs in August, The Least in 4 Months
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 151,000 in August of 2016, much lower than an upwardly revised 275,000 in July and below market expectations of 180,000. It is the lowest figure in four months, with employment rising in service-providing industries but falling in manufacturing, mining and construction.
Published on 2016-09-02

US Economy Adds 255K Jobs in July
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 255,000 in July of 2016, lower than a upwardly revised 292,000 in June, but above market expectations of 180,000. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, and financial activities. Employment in mining continued to trend down.
Published on 2016-08-05

US Job Growth Strongest in 8-Months
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 287,000 in June of 2016, much higher than a downwardly revised 11,000 in May when a strike in Verizon led to job losses in information. Figures came well above market expectations of 175,000, easing concerns about labour market strength. Job growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care and social assistance, financial activities and information, largely reflecting the return of workers from the strike.
Published on 2016-07-08

US Economy Adds The Least Jobs in More than 5 Years
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 38,000 in May of 2016, lower than a downwardly revised 123,000 in the previous month and well below market expectations of 164,000. Job growth occurred in health care while mining continued to lose jobs, and a strike in Verizon led to job losses in information.
Published on 2016-06-03

US Economy Adds The Least Jobs in 7-Months
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 160,000 in April of 2016, compared to a downwardly revised 208,000 in the previous month and market expectations of 202,000. It is the lowest figure since September last year. Employment gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, and financial activities, while mining continued to lose jobs.
Published on 2016-05-06

US Economy Adds 215K Jobs in March
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 215,000 in March of 2016, lower than an upwardly revised 245,000 in the previous month but beating market expectations of 205,000. Employment gains occurred in retail trade, construction, and health care, while job losses occurred in manufacturing and mining.
Published on 2016-04-01

US Economy Adds 242K Jobs in February
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 242,000 in February of 2016, higher than an upwardly revised 172,000 in the previous month and beating market expectations of 190,000. Employment gains occurred in health care and social assistance, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and private educational services. Job losses continued in mining.
Published on 2016-03-04

US Economy Adds 151K Jobs in January
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 in January of 2016, lower than a downwardly revised 262,000 in the previous month and missing market expectations of 190,000. Job gains occurred in several industries, led by retail trade, food services and drinking places, health care, and manufacturing. Employment declined in private educational services, transportation and warehousing, and mining.
Published on 2016-02-05

US Economy Adds 292K Jobs in December
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 292,000 in December of 2015, higher than an upwardly revised 252,000 in the previous month and beating market expectations of 200,000. Employment gains occurred in several industries, led by professional and business services, construction, health care, and food services and drinking places. Mining employment continued to decline. In 2015, payroll employment growth totaled 2.7 million, compared with 3.1 million in 2014.
Published on 2016-01-08

US Economy Adds 211K Jobs in November
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 211,000 in November, lower than an upwardly revised 298,000 in the previous month but beating market expectations of 200,000. Job growth occurred in construction, professional and technical services, and health care while employment in mining and information declined.
Published on 2015-12-04

US Economy Adds 271K Jobs in October
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 271 thousand in October of 2015, the biggest gain since December last year and well above market expectations. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and construction.
Published on 2015-11-06

US Economy Adds Only 142K Jobs In September
Non ram payrolls increased by 142,000 in September, well below market expectations while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.1 percent, matching forecasts. Job gains occurred in health care and information, while mining employment fell. Thus far in 2015, job growth has averaged 198,000 per month, compared with an average monthly gain of 260,000 in 2014.
Published on 2015-11-06

US Economy Adds Only 173K Jobs In August
American payrolls increased by 173,000 in August and the unemployment rate edged down to 5.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care and social assistance and in financial activities. Manufacturing and mining lost jobs.
Published on 2015-09-04

US Economy Adds 215K Jobs In July
American payrolls increased by 215,000 in July and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.3 percent. Job gains occurred in retail trade, health care, professional and technical services, and financial activities.
Published on 2015-08-07

US Economy Adds 223K Jobs In June
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in June, down from a revised 262,000 in May and below market expectations. The unemployment rate declined to 5.3 percent from 5.5 percent a month earlier.
Published on 2015-07-02

US Economy Adds 280K Jobs In May
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 280,000 in May, up from a revised 221,000 in April. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.5 percent.
Published on 2015-06-05

US Economy Adds 223K Jobs In April
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in April, bouncing back after an unexpectedly weak report in March and matching market expectations. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent, the lowest since May 2008.
Published on 2015-05-08

US Economy Adds Only 126K Jobs in March
US nonfarm payrolls increased by 126,000 last month after a downwardly revised 264,000 rise in February, the smallest gain since December of 2013. Meanwhile, the jobless rate remained unchanged at 5.5 percent.
Published on 2015-04-03

US Economy Adds 295K Jobs in February
US nonfarm payrolls increased by 295,000 last month after a downwardly revised 239,000 rise in January. Meanwhile, the jobless rate edged down to 5.5 percent from 5.7 percent.
Published on 2015-03-06

US Job Growth Beats Estimates in January
US nonfarm payrolls increased by 257,000 last month after a upwardly revised 329,000 rise in December. Meanwhile, the jobless rate edged up to 5.7 percent from 5.6 percent as more unemployed started looking for work.
Published on 2015-02-06

US Adds 252K Jobs in December
US nonfarm payrolls increased 252,000 last month after a revised 353,000 jump in November, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent from 5.8 percent.
Published on 2015-01-09

US Jobs Growth Beats Expectations in November
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 321,000 in November, compared with an average monthly gain of 224,000 over the prior 12 months. In November, job growth was widespread, led by gains in professional and business services, retail trade, health care, and manufacturing.
Published on 2014-12-05

U.S. Adds 214K Jobs in October
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 214,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6-year low of 5.8 percent. Job growth occurred in food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care.
Published on 2014-11-07

US Jobs Growth Beats Expectations in September
Total nonfarm payroll employment in US increased by 248,000 in September, compared with 180,000 in August, which was revised higher from 142,000. The unemployment rate declined to 5.9 percent, slipping below 6 percent for the first time since July, 2008.
Published on 2014-10-03

US Payrolls Growth Disappoints in August
United States economy added only 142,000 jobs in August, compared with an average monthly gain of 212,000 over the prior 12 months. It was the smallest gain this year. Job growth occurred in professional and business services and in health care.
Published on 2014-09-05

US Payrolls Rise Less Than Expected in July
United States added 209,000 jobs in July, the same as its average monthly gain over the prior 12 months. Employment grew in professional and business services, manufacturing, retail trade, and construction.
Published on 2014-08-01

US Non-Farm Payrolls Beat Expectations in June
United States added 288,000 jobs in June, up from 224,000 in the previous month. Over the past 3 months, job growth has averaged 272,000 per month. Employment growth was widespread, led by gains in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and health care.
Published on 2014-07-03

US Payrolls Rise in Line With Expectations in May
United States added 217,000 jobs in May following a 282,000 increase in April. The biggest gains were reported in professional and business services, health care and social assistance and food services and drinking places.
Published on 2014-06-06

US Payrolls Rise More Than Expected in April
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 288K in April. Employment growth was widespread, led by gains in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and construction.
Published on 2014-05-02

US Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 192K in March
In March, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 192,000, down from 197,00 in the previous month. Job growth averaged 183,000 per month over the prior 12 months. In March, employment grew in professional and business services, in health care, and in mining and logging.
Published on 2014-04-04

U.S. Payrolls Rise Above Expectations in February
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 175,000 in February. Job growth averaged 189,000 per month over the prior 12 months. In February, job gains occurred in professional and business services and in wholesale trade, while information lost jobs.
Published on 2014-03-07

U.S. Payrolls Rise Less Than Forecast
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased only by 113,000 in January. Job gains occurred in construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and mining while retailers and government agencies cut payrolls.
Published on 2014-02-07

US Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 74K in December
U.S. economy added only 74,000 jobs in December, the slowest pace since January of 2011. Job gains occurred in retail trade and wholesale trade, while employment declined in information.
Published on 2014-01-10

US Nonfarm Payrolls Slightly Up to 203K in November
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 203,000 in November, slightly up from a revised 200,000 in October. Job growth averaged 195,000 per month over the prior 12 months. In November, job gains occurred in transportation and warehousing, health care, and manufacturing.
Published on 2013-12-06

US Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises to 204K in October
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 204,000 in October, and the unemployment rate increased to 7.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 8th.
Published on 2013-11-08

U.S. Payrolls Rise Less Than Expected in September
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 148,000 in September, with gains in construction, wholesale trade, and transportation and warehousing. Over the prior 12 months, employment growth averaged 185,000 per month.
Published on 2013-10-22

United States Economy Adds 169K Jobs in August
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 169,000 in August, about in line with the average monthly gain of 184,000 over the prior 12 months but slightly below expectations. Job growth occurred in retail trade and health care, while employment in information declined. Employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, and wholesale trade.
Published on 2013-09-06

United States Non-Farm Payrolls Rise by 162K in July
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in July, with gains in retail trade, food services and drinking places, financial activities, and wholesale trade. Over the prior 12 months, nonfarm employment growth averaged 189,000 per month.
Published on 2013-08-02

United States Economy Adds 195K Jobs in June
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 195,000 in June, in line with the average monthly gain of 182,000 over the prior 12 months. In June, job growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, health care, and financial activities.
Published on 2013-07-05

United States Economy Adds 175K Jobs in May
US total nonfarm payroll employment increased more than forecast in May, with gains in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, and retail trade. Over the prior 12 months, employment growth averaged 172,000 per month.
Published on 2013-06-07

United States Economy Adds 165K Jobs in April
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 165,000 in April, with job gains in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care. Over the prior 12 months, employment growth averaged 169,000 per month.
Published on 2013-05-03

United States Economy Adds 88K Jobs in March
Total non-farm payroll employment edged up in March (+88,000). Over the prior 12 months, employment growth had averaged 169,000 per month. In March, employment increased in professional and business services and in health care, while retail trade employment declined.
Published on 2013-04-05

United States Economy Adds 236K Jobs in February
Total non-farm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in February, with job gains in professional and business services, construction, and health care. In the prior 3 months, employment had risen by an average of 195,000 per month.
Published on 2013-03-08

U.S. Economy Adds 157K Jobs in January
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in January. In 2012, employment growth averaged 181,000 per month. In January, job gains occurred in retail trade, construction, health care, and wholesale trade, while employment edged down in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2013-02-01

U.S. Economy Adds 155K Jobs in December
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 155,000 in December. In 2012, employment growth averaged 153,000 per month, the same as the average monthly gain for 2011. In December, employment increased in health care, food services and drinking places, construction, and manufacturing.
Published on 2013-01-04