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U. S. Private Jobs Dip in June, But Paychecks Keep Growing
USAWed Jul 02 2025
Private Sector Job Losses
- Total Loss: 33,000 jobs
- Causes: Fewer hires, slower filling of open positions
Wage Growth
- Overall Increase: 4.4% over the year
- Job Switchers: 6.8% pay raise
Industry-Specific Trends
- Job Losses:
- Professional services
- Education
- Job Gains:
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality
Regional Differences
- Biggest Losses: Midwest
- Only Gains: South
Company Size Impact
- Smaller Businesses: More job cuts
- Larger Companies (500+ employees): Job additions
Industry Pay Changes
- Highest Increases:
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Smaller Raises:
- Trade
- Information services
Conclusion
- Mixed Market: Job losses concern, but pay growth is steady.
- Importance: Monitoring trends is key to understanding the job market's direction.
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What factors could be contributing to the hesitancy to hire and the reluctance to replace departing workers?
If jobs are being shed, does that mean we can finally get that 'work-life balance' we've all been dreaming of?
Are the pay gains being reported accurate, or are they being inflated to mask underlying economic issues?
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