Industry Employment Momentum
3-month annualized employment growth across 84 detailed industries
Updated June 4, 2026
Ranking — 3-Month Annualized Growth
Detail
| Sector | 3m Ann. | 6m Ann. | Acceleration | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Mfg | +3.4% | +3.1% | +2.4% | 0.44M |
| Engineering Services | +2.9% | +3.0% | +2.0% | 1.76M |
| Communications Equipment Mfg | +2.5% | +0.3% | -7.0% | 0.08M |
| Technical Consulting Services | +1.8% | +2.1% | +1.6% | 1.88M |
| Durable Goods Manufacturing | +1.2% | +0.5% | +2.7% | 7.83M |
| Computer & Electronic Product Mfg | +0.5% | -0.2% | +2.6% | 0.99M |
| Tech (Composite) | +0.3% | +0.3% | +1.5% | 9.24M |
| Residential Building Construction | -0.0% | +0.3% | +1.2% | 0.93M |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | -0.1% | -0.1% | +9.3% | 0.37M |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | -0.1% | +1.3% | +0.5% | 5.25M |
| Food Services & Drinking Places | -0.3% | +0.5% | -3.7% | 12.4M |
| Computer Systems Design | -0.9% | -0.9% | +1.8% | 2.37M |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering | -1.6% | +3.0% | -1.9% | 1.20M |
| Publishing Industries | -2.2% | -1.5% | +0.4% | 0.90M |
| Telecommunications | -3.8% | -6.7% | -4.4% | 0.57M |
| Data Processing & Hosting | -8.5% | -9.8% | -9.1% | 0.46M |