[ April 12, 2026 ]
The U.S. added 177K jobs in April. Unemployment held at 4.2%. Gains led by health care & transportation; federal jobs fell. Wages up 3.8% year over year. Labor force participation steady at 62.6%.
The household survey data for April 2025 showed a rise of 436,000 in the number of people reporting they are employed. This increase in employment was a key point in the latest US labor market data, alongside the unemployment rate remaining at 4.2%
Employers added 177,000 payroll jobs in April, including 167,000 in the private sector. That comfortably topped estimates of 130,000 and 125,000, respectively.
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Hiring was led by health care and social services firms, which added 58,000 jobs. Construction firms added 11,000, while manufacturers shed 1,000.
Transportation and warehousing added 29,000, but those gains could reverse as tariffs bite.
Retailers cut 1,800 jobs, while leisure and hospitality added 24,000.
BREAKING: The Stock Market loves the April jobs report, which is much stronger than expected, with the U.S. adding 177,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%.
Maria Bartiromo: “We know that jobs are being created and it’s much better than expected at 177,000… pic.twitter.com/nZlp7hd9P1
— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) May 2, 2025
“436,000 increase in the number of people who are employed. So, this is an amazing report… The labor force participation rate rose. So, this is a very strong number.”
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.@StephenMoore reacts to the jobs report: "436,000 increase in the number of people who are employed. So, this is an amazing report… The labor force participation rate rose. So, this is a very strong number." pic.twitter.com/CuAPwD52Yn
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 2, 2025
The jobs report once again beat expectations, with 177,000 new jobs added in April!
We are continuing to see the benefits of @POTUS’ efforts to strengthen our economy and put the hardworking men and women of America first 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gNNaGqjol3
— U.S. Department of Labor (@USDOL) May 2, 2025
The jobs report once again beat expectations, with 177,000 new jobs added in April!
We are continuing to see the benefits of President Trump’s efforts to strengthen our economy and put the hardworking men and women of America first.
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