Employment Trends, February 2021

Source:  Express Employment Professionals, Employment Trends, February 2021

The U.S. economy added 49,000 nonfarm jobs in January, while unemployment dropped from 6.7% in December to 6.3%, reflecting loosening restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The professional and business services industry had the largest increase in employment in the private sector, adding 97,000 positions, while government jobs increased by 43,000.

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:  – 3,000

Manufacturing: – 10,000

Retail Trade: – 37,800

Transportation and Warehousing: – 27,800
Information: + 16,000

Professional and Business Services:
+ 97,000

Education and Health Services: – 7,000

Health Care and Social Assistance:
– 40,800

Leisure and Hospitality: – 61,000

Government: + 43,000