Employment Momentum by Sector
3-month annualized employment growth across major sectors
Updated July 21, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Health | +2.6% | +2.5% | +0.6% | 28.0M |
| Professional & Business | +1.2% | +1.2% | +1.0% | 22.5M |
| Trade, Transport & Utilities | +1.1% | +0.8% | +2.6% | 28.7M |
| Construction | +1.0% | +1.4% | +0.1% | 8.33M |
| Total Nonfarm | +0.8% | +0.7% | +1.1% | 159.0M |
| Government | +0.7% | +0.2% | +4.0% | 23.4M |
| Manufacturing | +0.0% | +0.3% | +1.0% | 12.6M |
| Leisure & Hospitality | -0.7% | -0.1% | -1.9% | 17.0M |
| Financial Activities | -1.2% | -1.8% | -1.1% | 9.10M |
| Information | -2.7% | -4.8% | -0.3% | 2.77M |