Expanding establishments added 5.9 million jobs, while newly opened establishments contributed 1.5 million jobs. Meanwhile, contracting establishments lost 5.8 million jobs, and closing establishments accounted for another 1.5 million losses. During the quarter, 323,000 new establishments opened, creating approximately 949,000 jobs.
Employment trends varied by business size, state, and industry. Firms with 250 or more employees added 255,000 net jobs, while firms with 1 to 49 employees lost 67,000 jobs and firms with 50 to 249 employees lost 5,000 jobs. Gross job gains exceeded losses in 29 states and the Virgin Islands. By industry, goods-producing sectors recorded a net gain of 96,000 jobs, while service-providing industries experienced a net loss of 8,000. Overall, the figures reflect substantial employment movement across the private sector, with gains and losses occurring simultaneously across businesses.
