Summary
In September, the United States added 119,000 new jobs, but the unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.4%. Most job gains were in healthcare, while some sectors like transportation and warehousing lost jobs. The September jobs report was delayed because of a government shutdown.
Key Facts
- The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September.
- The unemployment rate went up to 4.4% from 4.3% in August.
- Healthcare saw the highest job growth, adding 43,000 positions.
- Food and beverage services gained 37,000 jobs, and social assistance grew by 14,000 jobs.
- Sectors like construction, retail, and business services saw little change.
- The federal workforce reduced by 3,000 jobs, with a total of 97,000 jobs cut since the start of the year.
- Transportation and warehousing lost 25,000 jobs in September.
- Average wages increased slightly by 0.2% to $36.67.
- The jobs report was delayed due to a 43-day U.S. government shutdown.
