Article

Economic Indicators Industry Forecasts Industry Statistics

Employment Rate Steady in July, Unemployment at 4.2%

Friday, August 1, 2025 from Floor Daily
Employment Rate Steady in July, Unemployment at 4.2%

Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported.

The unemployment rate, at 4.2%, also changed little in July. Employment continued to trend up in healthcare and in social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs.