Employment Momentum by Sector
3-month annualized employment growth across major sectors
Updated September 4, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Health | +1.5% | +1.6% | -1.6% | 28.0M |
| Construction | +1.4% | +0.6% | -2.2% | 8.34M |
| Professional & Business | +1.0% | +1.0% | -0.3% | 22.5M |
| Manufacturing | +0.4% | +0.5% | +1.1% | 12.6M |
| Total Nonfarm | +0.1% | +0.3% | -0.3% | 158.9M |
| Trade, Transport & Utilities | -0.1% | +0.4% | +0.7% | 28.7M |
| Leisure & Hospitality | -1.0% | -0.4% | -1.4% | 16.9M |
| Information | -1.0% | -2.5% | +4.3% | 2.78M |
| Government | -1.1% | -0.5% | -0.0% | 23.3M |
| Financial Activities | -1.6% | -1.3% | +0.0% | 9.09M |