Employment Rose by 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Flat


Employment Rose by 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Flat

Washington, DC, May 2, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. 

Employment continued to trend up in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance. Federal government employment declined.

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