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June Jobs Report: U.S. Adds 57,000 Jobs

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In June 2026, the U.S. economy added 57,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, reflecting a significant slowdown in hiring compared to May.

Revisions to prior months were negative overall. April’s total was revised down to +148,000, while May was revised down to +129,000, bringing combined employment 74,000 lower than previously reported.

The unemployment rate edged down to 4.2%, with 7.1 million Americans unemployed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Is the U.S. Job Market Growing?

June’s job gains indicate the labor market continues to expand, though at a considerably slower pace than earlier in the year.

Professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare continued to add jobs, helping offset declines in leisure and hospitality. Meanwhile, several major industries including manufacturing, retail trade, transportation, and government saw little change in employment levels.

While unemployment remains relatively low by historical standards, slower payroll growth and lower labor force participation suggest hiring momentum is becoming more subdued.

U.S. Unemployment Rates by Group – June 2026

  • Adult women: 3.7%
  • Adult men: 3.9%
  • Teenagers: 14.6%
  • Whites: 3.6%
  • Blacks: 6.6%
  • Asians: 3.9%
  • Hispanics: 5.2%

Unemployment rates across major demographic groups showed little change in June. The unemployment rate declined slightly for adult men, women, and White workers, while the rate for Hispanic workers edged higher.

Key Employment Statistics for June 2026

  • Long-term unemployed (27 weeks or more): 1.9 million, representing 27.3% of all unemployed, little changed over the month but higher than a year ago.
  • Short-term unemployed (less than 5 weeks): Data showed little change from the previous month.
  • Average hourly earnings: Rose by 13 cents to $37.64, up 3.5% over the past year. Production and nonsupervisory employees earned $32.38, up 7 cents.
  • Average workweek: Held steady at 34.3 hours. Manufacturing hours edged down to 40.3 hours, while production and nonsupervisory employees averaged 33.7 hours.
  • Labor force participation rate: 61.5%
  • Employment-population ratio: 59.0%

The number of workers employed part time for economic reasons was little changed at 4.7 million, indicating stable levels of underemployment despite slower hiring activity.

Professional and Business Services

Professional and business services added 36,000 jobs in June, continuing the sector’s gradual recovery.

The industry has added 172,000 jobs since reaching a recent low in October 2025, signaling improving demand for business support and professional services roles.

Social Assistance

Social assistance employment increased by 25,000 jobs in June.

Most of the gains occurred in individual and family services (+17,000), continuing a trend of steady hiring across support and community service organizations.

Healthcare

Healthcare added 22,000 jobs in June, continuing its long-running growth trend, although at a slower pace than the sector’s average monthly gains over the past year.

Hospitals accounted for much of the increase, adding 9,000 jobs during the month.

Leisure and Hospitality

Leisure and hospitality lost 61,000 jobs in June, marking one of the largest declines among major industries.

The drop reflected weaker-than-usual seasonal hiring patterns, and employment in the sector has shown little net growth so far in 2026.

June Jobs Report Summary

The June 2026 jobs report showed continued job growth, though hiring slowed sharply as payroll employment increased by just 57,000 jobs.

Professional and business services, social assistance, and healthcare led employment gains, while leisure and hospitality experienced notable losses.

The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, wage growth remained steady at 3.5% year over year, and average hours worked were largely unchanged.

Overall, the labor market remains stable but is showing clearer signs of cooling, with slower hiring, downward revisions to previous months, and declining labor force participation pointing to a more cautious employment environment.

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