US Employment Report May 2025
Employers in the United States added 139,000 workers to their payrolls in May, with the unemployment rate staying at 4.2%. Private sector added 140,000 jobs, exceeding forecasts. President Trump's program of shrinking the federal government led to a 22,000 decrease in federal employment in May.
Key Points
- Private sector added 140,000 jobs
- Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in May
- Federal government employment decreased by 22,000 in May
Pros
- Private sector added more jobs than forecasted
- Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in May
Cons
- Manufacturing employment contracted by 8,000 jobs in May