Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Notable Gains and Losses

Healthcare and Social Assistance: +89,900 Leisure and Hospitality: +44,000 Construction: +26,000 Transportation and Warehousing: +21,000 Manufacturing: +15,000 Government: -8,000 Financial Activities: -15,000

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000, and the unemployment rate changed little from 4.4% in March. Healthcare, construction, and transportation, and warehousing increased. Losses occurred in the federal government and financial activities.

The labor force participation rate was 61.9%. Average hourly earnings rose 9 cents (0.2%) to $37.38. The average workweek edged down to 34.2 hours.

According to the American Staffing Association, temporary help employment was 1.56% of total nonfarm employment in March.

Read the full report at BLS.gov.