Employment Momentum by Sector
3-month annualized employment growth across major sectors
Updated June 4, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Health | +1.3% | +2.2% | -0.5% | 27.8M |
| Trade, Transport & Utilities | +1.0% | +0.1% | +1.4% | 28.7M |
| Professional & Business | +0.7% | +1.0% | +1.9% | 22.4M |
| Manufacturing | +0.4% | -0.1% | +1.1% | 12.6M |
| Total Nonfarm | +0.4% | +0.4% | +0.7% | 158.7M |
| Leisure & Hospitality | +0.3% | +0.3% | -2.1% | 17.0M |
| Construction | +0.2% | +1.9% | +1.1% | 8.32M |
| Government | -0.4% | -0.7% | +3.0% | 23.3M |
| Financial Activities | -1.2% | -1.4% | -0.4% | 9.12M |
| Information | -6.0% | -5.7% | -4.9% | 2.77M |