Health and construction carried the load
ADP’s figures showed private employers added 62,000 jobs in March, with goods‑producing industries up 30,000 and services up 32,000.
Education and health services contributed 58,000 of those positions, while construction added 30,000.
Trade, transportation and utilities shed 58,000 jobs and manufacturing lost 11,000.
“Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum,” ADP said in its release.
Small businesses again led hiring, adding 85,000 jobs, while mid‑sized firms lost 20,000 and large employers cut 4,000 positions.