U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2% in May 2025
Michael Phang2025-06-06T08:58:19-05:00June 6, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 139,000 in May, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance, whereas federal government employment continued to decline. These findings are based on two monthly