Employment Momentum by Sector
3-month annualized employment growth across major sectors
Updated October 20, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | +2.2% | +1.3% | +0.3% | 8.36M |
| Manufacturing | +1.4% | +0.9% | +0.8% | 12.7M |
| Education & Health | +1.0% | +1.5% | -1.4% | 28.0M |
| Trade, Transport & Utilities | +0.7% | +0.9% | +0.2% | 28.8M |
| Total Nonfarm | +0.4% | +0.5% | -0.2% | 159.0M |
| Leisure & Hospitality | +0.2% | -0.1% | -0.2% | 17.0M |
| Government | -0.2% | -0.1% | +0.1% | 23.3M |
| Professional & Business | -0.4% | +0.4% | -1.6% | 22.5M |
| Financial Activities | -1.1% | -1.1% | +1.2% | 9.08M |
| Information | -3.5% | -3.9% | +3.5% | 2.74M |