Employment Recap: March 2025
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March’s market showed stronger growth compared to February, with employment gains picking up across a few key industries. Wage growth remained steady, and labor force participation held firm.
Here’s a summary of the latest employment data from the BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, April 4, 2025:
Unemployment Rate: Slight Increase to 4.2%
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, with 7.1 million people unemployed. The rate has remained in a narrow range of 4.0% to 4.2% since May 2024.
Jobs Added: +228,000
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, exceeding the prior 12-month average of 158,000 jobs added per month.
Top industries showing change:
- Health Care: +54,000
- Social Assistance: +24,000
- Retail Trade: +24,000
- Transportation & Warehousing: +23,000
- Federal Government: -4,000
Labor Force Participation: Holding Steady at 62.5%
The labor force participation rate showed little movement, remaining consistent with previous months.
Wages and Work Hours: Up by 9 Cents
Average hourly earnings increased by $0.09 (0.3%) to $36.00. Over the past year, wages have grown by 3.8%.
The average workweek held steady at 34.2 hours.
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This summary provides a snapshot of the March job market. For more detailed data, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website.
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