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Indicator detail
Nonfarm Payroll Employment · FRED · Data through 2026-06-01
What this number means
The number of jobs on nonfarm employer payrolls across the US economy.
It shows whether employers are adding or cutting jobs. This is one of the headline measures in the monthly jobs report.
Higher payroll employment usually signals job growth; declines are a warning sign.
Time series
FRED · monthly · Thousands of Persons
Historical context
Current value is in the 100th percentile of observations across 11 years, which is high.
Nonfarm Payrolls is a key labor market indicator that measures the number of paid workers in the U.S. economy, excluding certain sectors like agriculture, government, and a few other categories. It reflects employment trends and provides insights into the overall health of the job market. This indicator matters because it informs policymakers, businesses, and investors about labor demand and economic activity. A rise in Nonfarm Payrolls typically signals economic growth and can influence decisions regarding interest rates and investments. Conversely, a decline may indicate economic stagnation or contraction. The data is sourced from a monthly survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which collects information from a diverse range of employers across various industries. This broad dataset helps capture the economic landscape effectively. Common misinterpretations include viewing Nonfarm Payrolls as a direct measure of unemployment or overall economic performance. While it provides valuable insights, it should be considered alongside other indicators for a more complete picture of economic conditions. Additionally, some may confuse short-term fluctuations with long-term trends, overlooking the overarching patterns in employment data.
Cached generated definition · Model: gpt-4o-mini
Breakdowns
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Industry breakdown
Use this view to compare where payroll employment is concentrated and how major sectors have moved over time. These are job counts by industry, so they should not be read as unique workers.
Showing the top 5 available lines by latest value. The full table below includes every mapped segment.
10-year comparison history
Source: FRED series listed in the table below. Lines use one shared y axis, so levels can be compared directly.
| Segment | Current | As of | Source | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods-producingPayroll employment | 21.5M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USGOOD | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Mining and loggingPayroll employment | 0.6M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USMINE | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ConstructionPayroll employment | 8.3M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USCONS | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ManufacturingPayroll employment | 12.6M | 2026-06-01 | FRED MANEMP | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Trade, transportation, and utilitiesPayroll employment | 15.5M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USTRADE | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| InformationPayroll employment | 2.8M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USINFO | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Financial activitiesPayroll employment | 9.1M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USFIRE | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Professional and business servicesPayroll employment | 22.5M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USPBS | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Education and health servicesPayroll employment | 28M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USEHS | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Leisure and hospitalityPayroll employment | 17M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USLAH | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| GovernmentPayroll employment | 23.4M | 2026-06-01 | FRED USGOVT | Industry payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
State breakdown
Use this view to compare the national unemployment rate with the selected state. State rates can move differently from the national figure because each state has a different industry mix and labor-force base.
Showing the top 5 available lines by latest value. The full table below includes every mapped segment.
10-year comparison history
Source: FRED series listed in the table below. Lines use one shared y axis, so levels can be compared directly.
| Segment | Current | As of | Source | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaNonfarm payroll employment | 2.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED ALNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| AlaskaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED AKNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ArizonaNonfarm payroll employment | 3.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED AZNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ArkansasNonfarm payroll employment | 1.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED ARNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| CaliforniaNonfarm payroll employment | 18.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED CANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ColoradoNonfarm payroll employment | 3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED CONA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| ConnecticutNonfarm payroll employment | 1.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED CTNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| DelawareNonfarm payroll employment | 0.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED DENA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| District of ColumbiaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED DCNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| FloridaNonfarm payroll employment | 10M | 2026-05-01 | FRED FLNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| GeorgiaNonfarm payroll employment | 5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED GANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| HawaiiNonfarm payroll employment | 0.6M | 2026-05-01 | FRED HINA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| IdahoNonfarm payroll employment | 0.9M | 2026-05-01 | FRED IDNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| IllinoisNonfarm payroll employment | 6.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED ILNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| IndianaNonfarm payroll employment | 3.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED INNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| IowaNonfarm payroll employment | 1.6M | 2026-05-01 | FRED IANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| KansasNonfarm payroll employment | 1.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED KSNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| KentuckyNonfarm payroll employment | 2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED KYNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| LouisianaNonfarm payroll employment | 2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED LANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MaineNonfarm payroll employment | 0.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MENA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MarylandNonfarm payroll employment | 2.8M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MDNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MassachusettsNonfarm payroll employment | 3.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MichiganNonfarm payroll employment | 4.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MINA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MinnesotaNonfarm payroll employment | 3.1M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MNNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MississippiNonfarm payroll employment | 1.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MSNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MissouriNonfarm payroll employment | 3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MONA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| MontanaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED MTNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| NebraskaNonfarm payroll employment | 1.1M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NENA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| NevadaNonfarm payroll employment | 1.6M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NVNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| New HampshireNonfarm payroll employment | 0.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NHNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| New JerseyNonfarm payroll employment | 4.4M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NJNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| New MexicoNonfarm payroll employment | 0.9M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NMNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| New YorkNonfarm payroll employment | 10M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NYNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| North CarolinaNonfarm payroll employment | 5.1M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NCNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| North DakotaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.4M | 2026-05-01 | FRED NDNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| OhioNonfarm payroll employment | 5.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED OHNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| OklahomaNonfarm payroll employment | 1.8M | 2026-05-01 | FRED OKNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| OregonNonfarm payroll employment | 2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED ORNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| PennsylvaniaNonfarm payroll employment | 6.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED PANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| Rhode IslandNonfarm payroll employment | 0.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED RINA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| South CarolinaNonfarm payroll employment | 2.4M | 2026-05-01 | FRED SCNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| South DakotaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.5M | 2026-05-01 | FRED SDNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| TennesseeNonfarm payroll employment | 3.4M | 2026-05-01 | FRED TNNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| TexasNonfarm payroll employment | 14.4M | 2026-05-01 | FRED TXNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| UtahNonfarm payroll employment | 1.8M | 2026-05-01 | FRED UTNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| VermontNonfarm payroll employment | 0.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED VTNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| VirginiaNonfarm payroll employment | 4.2M | 2026-05-01 | FRED VANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| WashingtonNonfarm payroll employment | 3.6M | 2026-05-01 | FRED WANA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| West VirginiaNonfarm payroll employment | 0.7M | 2026-05-01 | FRED WVNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| WisconsinNonfarm payroll employment | 3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED WINA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |
| WyomingNonfarm payroll employment | 0.3M | 2026-05-01 | FRED WYNA | State payroll series count jobs, not unique workers. |