The pace of employment growth slowed in December to 50,000 jobs, in line with the average pace of 49,000 for all of 2025. Employment growth was much slower than the roughly 168,000 job pace in 2024. Employment numbers for October and November were revised downwards by 76,000, considerably weaker than initially reported.
Tag: Payroll
142,000 Jobs Added in August, Unemployment Rate Stagnant
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released jobs data from August, finding that total nonfarm payroll enrollment increased by 142,000. The unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%.
Jobs Report: 272,000 Added in May
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced nonfarm payroll increased by 272,000 and the unemployment rate was at 4% in May.
MBA Chart of the Week: Payroll Growth and Unemployment
Our Chart of the Week focuses on Friday’s Employment Situation report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.