Education and health services have driven nonfarm payroll gains in the United States for 18 consecutive months, marking the longest such streak this century and surpassing previous peaks. Over the past 12 months, these sectors have added 773,000 jobs, effectively preventing a net loss of 413,700 jobs in the US economy during this period. This trend underscores the role of education and healthcare as stabilizers in the US job market following pandemic-related disruptions, highlighting their importance amid broader economic shifts.
Education, health sectors drive US job gains amid weak labor market
