Businesses in the U.S. added 184,000 workers to their payrolls in March, the largest increase in hiring since July. Job gains were seen across various sectors and regions, with strong wage growth also reported.
Key Points
184,000 workers added to payrolls in March
Job gains led by leisure and hospitality, construction, and trade sectors
Wage growth reported with a 5.1 percent increase year-over-year
Pros
Largest increase in hiring since July
Strong job gains across various sectors and regions
Wage growth reported, with significant increases for job-changers
Cons
Professional and business services saw a contraction in payrolls