Conversely, four industry sectors lost employment June, a combined 3,600 jobs lost. Government jobs saw the largest loss, declining by 2,600 jobs, with the bulk stemming from local government educational services, as summer break began. Private education and health services, professional and business services, and trade, transportation, and utilities saw the remainder of the decline.
Between June 2025 and June 2026, total nonfarm employment increased by 16,700, while farm employment decreased by 300.