Employment Momentum by Sector
3-month annualized employment growth across major sectors
Updated April 17, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | +2.8% | +1.8% | +3.4% | 8.33M |
| Education & Health | +2.4% | +2.2% | +0.0% | 27.8M |
| Leisure & Hospitality | +0.9% | +1.1% | -0.8% | 17.0M |
| Professional & Business | +0.8% | +0.5% | +1.9% | 22.4M |
| Total Nonfarm | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.3% | 158.6M |
| Manufacturing | +0.3% | -0.3% | +1.1% | 12.6M |
| Trade, Transport & Utilities | +0.3% | -0.6% | +0.5% | 28.6M |
| Government | -0.6% | -1.9% | +0.2% | 23.3M |
| Financial Activities | -2.3% | -1.2% | -1.6% | 9.13M |
| Information | -7.2% | -4.8% | -6.7% | 2.79M |