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BLS, January 2026
BLS, January 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Healthcare Industry Statistics
BLS data for January show employment in health care and social assistance posted strong gains, with this sector accounting for the largest increase in payrolls in the economy. Continued expansions in ambulatory services, hospitals, and social service providers supported overall job growth, consistent with ongoing demand for health-related care.
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Manufacturing Industry Statistics
Manufacturing employment edged slightly higher in January after a period of flat or negative changes. While the increase was modest compared with services, it suggests stabilization in factory hiring following extended softness in prior months.
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Professional and Business Services Industry Statistics
In January, professional and business services employment expanded moderately, reflecting continued hiring in consulting, technical services, and administrative support. This growth helped offset softer employment in goods-producing sectors, signaling ongoing demand for white-collar talent despite broader labor market sluggishness.
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Transportation & Warehousing Industry Statistics
Transportation and warehousing employment remained flat to slightly down in January, indicating limited hiring momentum. Weakness in freight demand and logistical adjustments likely constrained payroll growth in this sector.
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
Retail Industry Statistics
Retail trade employment showed little change or slight declines in January, pointing to subdued hiring in many consumer-facing subsectors. This pattern suggests mixed consumer demand and cautious staffing, similar to the softness seen late last year.
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, January, 2026
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
BLS, Latest JOLTS Report
