Figure
Employment change by industry (thousands) between August and September 2026
| Industry | Employment change |
|---|---|
| Health care | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 |
| Social assistance | 6 |
| Other services | 6 |
| Retail services | 6 |
| Wholesale trade | 5 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Federal Government | -1 |
| Mining and logging | -2 |
| Educational services | -3 |
| Financial activities | -7 |
| Professional and business services | -9 |
| Information | -10 |
| State/Local government | -16 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, Establishment Survey (CES) public data series.
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