The U.S. economy added 916,000 nonfarm jobs in March, while unemployment dropped from 6.2% in March to 6.0%, reflecting loosening restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry had the largest increase in employment in the private sector adding 280,000 positions, while government jobs increased by 136,000. 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: + 110,000
Manufacturing: + 53,000
Retail Trade: + 22,500
Transportation and Warehousing: + 47,500
Information: – 2,000
Professional and Business Services:
+ 66,000
Education and Health Services: + 101,000
Health Care and Social Assistance:
+ 36,400
Leisure and Hospitality: + 280,000
Government: + 136,000
