September 14, 2026 — In August, the healthcare sector added 13,000 positions, a number that still represents growth but is lower than its average monthly gain of 32,000 over the past year.
Far surpassing expectations of forecasters, there was a rebound to 162,000 jobs created by employers in August, and July figures were revised for an additional 21,000 jobs, that brought July to 51,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) previously indicated that U.S. employers reduced jobs by 23,000 in July. June payroll gains were also revised higher, proving the overall summer job market was stronger than economists predicted it would be.
ADP’s National Employment Report released September 2 offers another look at the U.S. labor market. It found private employers added a much lower 38,000 jobs in August. According to the ADP report, the education and health services sector added 45,000 roles, leisure and hospitality gained 16,000, and construction added 12,000 in August.
Healthcare facility manager positions are featured on the FMLink Career Center:
- Director Facilities Management, Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA
- Facilities Management Director, HealthSouth, Midland, TX
- Facilities Management Director, Encompass Health, Sunrise, FL
- Facilities Manager, Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Fulton, MD
- Supervisor – Facilities Management, St. Martin, Ochsner Health, Breaux Bridge, LA
- Facilities Management Director, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel, FL
- Director of Facilities & Maintenance, Pleasant View Communities, Manheim, PA
- Veterinary Facilities Coordinator, Thrive Healthcare, Austin, TX
The unemployment rate stayed put at 4.1% in August. There was uncertainty in the spring about the hiring momentum, but the August report is encouraging news for the labor market. Despite signs in the spring that hiring was gaining momentum, there were concerns that the labor market was reverting to a “meh” state. Job openings and the rate of hiring had stalled even as layoffs remain exceedingly low. This report, however, is an encouraging sign that the fragile labor market may be on sturdier footing. The labor force participation rate increased to 61.6% in August after falling to 61.4% the month before.
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