Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, above the 12-month average monthly increase of 31,000. Employment increased in the food service sector (59,000) and local government education (42,000); however, the healthcare sector, which had previo

2026-09-04

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, above the 12-month average monthly increase of 31,000. Employment increased in the food service sector (59,000) and local government education (42,000); however, the healthcare sector, which had previously been a positive contributor, saw an increase of 13,000 jobs, below the 12-month average of 32,000.