Between July and August of this year, total nonfarm employment increased 2,400 jobs to 1,567,000. Agricultural jobs were unchanged. Year over year, total nonfarm employment increased by 10,900, while farm employment decreased by 300.
Private education and health services had the largest month-over gain in employment and recorded an increase of 1,600 jobs. Health care and social assistance sectors represented over 65% of the gains, with all subsectors strengthening employment. Private educational services jobs were up by 500.