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Employment change by industry (thousands) between April and May 2026
| Industry | Employment change |
|---|---|
| Leisure and hospitality | 70 |
| State/Local government | 51 |
| Health care | 35 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Social assistance | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional and business services | 6 |
| Mining and logging | 4 |
| Other services | 3 |
| Federal Government | 1 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1 |
| Utilities | 1 |
| Retail services | -1 |
| Information | -2 |
| Wholesale trade | -4 |
| Educational services | -7 |
| Financial activities | -22 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, Establishment Survey (CES) public data series.
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