The U.S. administration is highlighting stronger labor market momentum in May 2026 after nonfarm payrolls rise by 172,000. The statement frames the result as the third straight month of positive payroll growth and links it to gains in manufacturing, construction and private sector hiring.
Highlights
- U.S. Labor Department reports May 2026 payrolls grew by 172,000, outperforming economists’ expectations and marking a third month of job growth.
- Manufacturing employment rose by 25,000 in 2026 and construction jobs have increased by 71,000 since President Donald Trump took office.
- Over 903,000 private sector jobs have been added under the administration, with the Department of Labor emphasizing continued wage growth and labor market strength.
Labor Department outlines May employment gains
As reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling says the May 2026 Employment Situation Report shows job creation exceeding economists’ expectations. He says the report adds 172,000 jobs and extends positive payroll growth to a third consecutive month.Sonderling says manufacturing jobs are up 25,000 in 2026, while construction jobs have increased by 71,000 since President Donald Trump took office. He also says more than 903,000 private sector jobs have been added under the administration.
Administration ties report to worker agenda
Sonderling says American workers are seeing rising wages, improved affordability and broader benefits from the labor market gains. He adds that workers, families and businesses are benefiting from the administration’s economic approach.The Department of Labor says it remains committed to a pro-worker agenda and will continue pursuing policies aimed at supporting the U.S. workforce. The statement presents the May employment figures as a sign of continued strength in key sectors tied to domestic hiring and economic activity.
In our earlier article on expectations for the May 2026 U.S. jobs report, we highlighted forecasts for a sharp slowdown in nonfarm payroll growth while the unemployment rate stayed around 4.3%, consistent with a “slow-hire, slow-fire” labor market. We also noted that policy shifts and geopolitical risks were adding uncertainty, but that an in-line result would likely leave the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook largely unchanged.
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