According to the EDD, between July and August, nonfarm employment increased by 6,600 jobs, from 1,509,300 to 1,515,900. Agricultural jobs increased by 200 month-over-month.
Government led all industry sectors in month-over gains with 3,100 jobs added. Local government — up 4,300 — accounted for all of the increase, as state and federal governments posted job losses of 1,100 and 100, respectively.
Other gains were reported in professional and business services — up 1,200 — construction — up 1,000 — other services — up 400 — and manufacturing -- up 300. Employment in mining and logging remained unchanged. Between August 2021 and August 2022, nonfarm employment increased by 59,600 -- around 4.1% growth. Agricultural employment increased by 600 jobs year-over-year -- from 9,300 to 9,900.
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