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Employment change by industry (thousands) between July and August 2026
| Industry | Employment change |
|---|---|
| Leisure and hospitality | 62 |
| State/Local government | 40 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Social assistance | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Health care | 13 |
| Professional and business services | 10 |
| Wholesale trade | 8 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 |
| Other services | 3 |
| Mining and logging | 3 |
| Utilities | 2 |
| Educational services | 1 |
| Retail services | 1 |
| Federal Government | -5 |
| Financial activities | -11 |
| Information | -23 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, Establishment Survey (CES) public data series.
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