Employment gains for the last two months were revised higher. Updated data revealed 294,000 jobs were created during April, 41,000 more than previously reported. March's job gains were also revised higher — to 217,000 from 165,000 — making job growth over that two month stretch higher than previously reported by 93,000.
In Government, 56,000 jobs were added last month. Health care also drove labor gains with 52,000 job additions in May. Leisure and hospitality added 48,000 jobs, with 33,000 of those roles coming in the food services and drinking places category.Construction added 25,000 jobs in May, a 7,000 role increase from its 12-month average.
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