down 32,000
September 2025 Change in U.S. private employment
Despite the strong economic growth we saw in the second quarter, this month's release further validates what we've been seeing in the labor market, that U.S. employers have been cautious with hiring.
Dr. Nela Richardson
Chief Economist, ADP
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1-19employees
down 19,000
20-49employees
down 21,000
50-249employees
down 11,000
250-499employees
down 9,000
500+employees
up 33,000
Natural resources and mining
up 4,000
Construction
down 5,000
Manufacturing
down 2,000
Trade, transportation, and utilities
down 7,000
Information
up 3,000
Financial activities
down 9,000
Professional and business services
down 13,000
Education and health services
up 33,000
Leisure and hospitality
down 19,000
Other services
down 16,000