The jobs growth came entirely from the private sector, which added 172,000 jobs. The federal government’s payrolls contracted by 34,000 while state and local government employment shrank by 8,000.
Construction added 33,000 in January and manufacturing employment climbed by 5,000. Durable goods manufacturing added 9,000 jobs and nondurables shrank by 4,000. The private sector’s services side added 136,000 jobs, primarily in the health and social services sector. Professional and business services added 34,000. Retail added 1,200 jobs.
The jobs growth came entirely from the private sector, which added 172,000 jobs. The federal government’s payrolls contracted by 34,000 while state and local government employment shrank by 8,000.
Construction added 33,000 in January and manufacturing employment climbed by 5,000. Durable goods manufacturing added 9,000 jobs and nondurables shrank by 4,000. The private sector’s services side added 136,000 jobs, primarily in the health and social services sector. Professional and business services added 34,000. Retail added 1,200 jobs.