Private Sector Employment Added 154,000 Jobs in September

Roseland, NJ, October 6, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 154,000 jobs from August to September according to the September ADP National Employment Report.

Small businesses added 34,000 jobs; medium businesses added 56,000 jobs, and large businesses added 64,000 jobs.

The goods-producing sectors added 3,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector added 151,000 jobs.

By industry, employment broke down as follows: construction, 11,000; manufacturing, -6,000; trade/transportation/utilities, 15,000; financial activities, 11,000; and professional/business services 45,000.

Franchises added 26,000 jobs.