UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 3.6%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

3.6%

Source:  Express Employment Professionals – Employment Trends

The U.S. economy added 428,000 nonfarm jobs in April, as unemployment was unchanged at 3.6%. The Leisure and Hospitality industry had the largest increase in employment in the private sector adding 78,000 positions, while Government jobs increased by 22,000. 

Learn more from the recent employment report compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and view the unemployment rate in your state. 

MAJOR INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT:

Construction: + 2,000

Manufacturing: + 55,000

Retail Trade: + 29,200

Transportation and Warehousing: +52,000

Information: + 12,000

Professional and Business Services: +41,000

Education and Health Services: + 59,000

Health Care and Social Assistance: +40,900

Leisure and Hospitality: + 78,000

Government: + 22,000