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
