Payrolls up 162,000 in August; jobless rate holds at 4.1%
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 162,000 in August while the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1]. Job gains were reported in food services and drinking places and in local government education, while the information industry shed jobs [1]. BLS also reported that its Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in July 2026 [1]. Separately, BLS projections estimate the U.S. economy will add 5.9 million jobs between 2025 and 2035, taking total employment from 170.3 million to 176.2 million, a 3.5% increase that trails the 10.9% growth recorded from 2015 to 2025, with healthcare roles dominating the fastest-growing occupations [3].
Sources
- bls.gov · Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1% Sep 4, 2026
- katytimes.com · You might find your next job through your financial app Sep 8, 2026
- fox26houston.com · The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade Sep 8, 2026
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