
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
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At Hueman, we know that the more data you have, the easier it is to make decisions that affect your business and your employees. We’re updating this page monthly with the newest BLS data - so bookmark this page and always have the most up-to-date info at your fingertips! The latest report showed notable job gains in the hospitality, education, and retail sectors.
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Healthcare Industry Statistics
Health care added 52,000 jobs in February, in line with the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior 12 months. In February, job growth continued in ambulatory health care services (+26,000), hospitals (+15,000), and nursing and residential care facilities (+12,000).
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Manufacturing Industry Statistics
Employment changed little in the month of February for the Manufacturing industry. Hires decreased by only 1,000, while the unemployment rate dropped to 2.9% from 3.9%.
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Professional and Business Services Industry Statistics
Within professional and business services, employment changed little in the month of February. The unemployment rate increased to 5.3% from a previous 4.9%. However, hires saw an upturn of 1.1M up from 712k.
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Transportation & Warehousing Industry Statistics
Transportation and warehousing employment continued to trend up in February (+18,000), in line with the average monthly gain over the prior 12 months (+13,000). Over the month, job growth occurred in couriers and messengers (+24,000) and air transportation (+4,000).
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Retail Industry Statistics
Employment in retail trade changed little over the month (-6,000) and has shown little net change over the year. In February, employment in food and beverage retailers declined by 15,000, largely due to strike activity. Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers added 10,000 jobs.
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, February, 2025
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report