Total nonfarm payroll employment in the U.S. increased by 165,000 jobs in October. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%.
The labor force participation changed little at 61.9% for the month of October. Additionally, average hourly earnings rose by 0.4%, contributing to a 3.1% increase over the past 12 months.
Learn more about the recent BLS employment update below.
For the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics October jobs report, click here.