:: The U.S. economy added 165,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in October 2026, and the national unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [1]
Key October 2026 Jobs Report Highlights
Payroll Growth: Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000, beating economist consensus forecasts significantly. [1, 2]
Unemployment Rate: Dropped slightly to 4.1%. [1, 2]
Top Hiring Sectors:Professional and Business Services: Added 70,000 jobs.
Healthcare: Added 42,000 jobs.
Transportation and Warehousing: Added 25,000 jobs.
Manufacturing: Added 19,000 jobs. [1]
Wages: Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% for the month and are up 3.1% compared to a year ago. [1]
Revisions: Job gains for August and September were revised upward by a combined 84,000 positions. [1]
You can read the complete breakdown directly via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary or catch market analysis on CNBC. [1, 2]
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