U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4% in September 2025
November 20, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 119,000 in September, while the unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.4%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, food services and drinking places, and social assistance, whereas transportation and warehousing and federal government experienced declines. These findings