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US added 172,000 jobs in May, labor market resilient

Published Friday, June 5, 2026 · Updated June 6

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US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, a figure that surpassed economists' expectations and indicated a resilient labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, with notable job increases in sectors such as leisure, hospitality, local government, and healthcare.

What We Know — Key Points

  • US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, a gain that was unexpectedly strong and exceeded economists' predictions.
  • The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3% in May.
  • Job growth was particularly significant in the leisure, hospitality, local government, and healthcare sectors.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%, indicating a resilient labor market despite economic uncertainties. This job growth exceeded economists' predictions and saw significant increases in leisure, hospitality, local government, and healthcare sectors.

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