The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the US economy added 115,000 jobs in April 2026, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. Job growth was led by health care, transportation and warehousing, retail trade, and social assistance.
Federal government employment continued to decline, falling by 9,000 jobs in April and by 348,000 since October 2024. The information sector also continued losing jobs, particularly in telecommunications and data services.
Average hourly earnings rose 0.2% during the month and 3.6% over the past year, while the average workweek edged up slightly to 34.3 hours. The report also showed an increase in part-time workers seeking full-time employment, signaling some softening in labor market conditions.
