US Jobs Report September 2026: Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%

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US Jobs Report September 2026

 According to the most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29,000 in September 2026, indicating slower job growth in the U.S. labor market. From 4.1% in August, the unemployment rate increased marginally to 4.2%.

U.S. Adds 29,000 Jobs in September

less than the 45,000 average monthly gain over the preceding 12 months. According to the BLS, there was little change in employment across major industries during the month.
Employment in the healthcare industry increased by 17,000 in September. While some other industries saw little change, employment in the construction sector also grew by 11,000.

Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%

In September, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, meaning that roughly 7.1 million people were unemployed. The employment-to-population ratio was 59.2%, and the labor force participation rate was 61.8%.
According to the BLS report, the unemployment rate has stayed between 4.1% and 4.3% since March.

Previous Jobs Figures Revised Lower

The latest report also updated earlier employment statistics. Payrolls for July showed a loss of 10,000 instead of the previously reported gain of 21,000. August's employment growth was revised from 162,000 to 133,000.
The previously reported employment gains decreased by 60,000 jobs as a result of the revisions made in July and August combined.

Wage Growth in September

In September, workers' pay rose by 5 cents, or 0.1%, to $37.81. The BLS reports a 3.0% increase in average hourly wages over the previous year.
In September, the average workweek stayed at 34.4 hours.

What the Latest Jobs Report Shows

The September report shows that U.S. job growth slowed while the unemployment rate remained close to its recent range. Healthcare and construction recorded gains, while overall employment across major industries changed relatively little.
The next U.S. Employment Situation report, covering October 2026, is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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