The March 2026 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs, nearly triple the number economists had forecasted, according to the White House. Manufacturing added 15,000 jobs, marking the first positive growth in the sector in three years, while construction gained 26,000 jobs, driven by specialty trades and residential building. The average monthly job addition for 2026 so far is 68,000, higher than in 2025 and above expectations. Private sector weekly earnings rose 3.9% over the past year, indicating real wage gains. The federal workforce has shrunk to its smallest level since 1966, and prime-age male participation remains near its highest level since 2009, with women aged 25-54 reaching a record-high labor-force participation rate in March.
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