The document reports on changes in total employment in the US nonfarm private business sector from July to August 2013. It shows an increase of 176,000 total jobs, with the majority of gains in professional and business services (50,000), trade and transportation (40,000), and manufacturing (32,000). Job growth was strongest among medium-sized businesses (74,000) and small businesses (71,000).

1. last 6 months average current month
last 3 months average current month
Current Employment vs. Prior Months
176,000
11,000
Manufacturing
Construction
Financial Activities
Change by Sector
4,000
164,000
188,000
Small
Medium
Large
Change by Size
71,000
74,000
32,000
Goods-producing Sector
165,000
Professional &
Business 50,000
1,000
Trade, Transportation
& Utilities 40,000
Service-providing Sector
Total Employment in U.S. nonfarm private
business sector from July to August.
National
Employment Report
AUGUST 2013
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Small businesses represent companies with 1-49
employees. Medium businesses represent companies with
50-499 employees. Large businesses represent companies
with more than 499 employees.
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5,000
176,000
176,000