2025 month over month jobs growth takes a hit after revisions

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' January report showed that monthly job growth was revised down for every month in 2025 except October.

A range chart showing the revised month-over-month jobs numbers for 2025.

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Numbers in thousands. Figures represent nonfarm employment, seasonally adjusted. December numbers are preliminary.

Chart: JOHN HANCOCK/GLOBE STAFFSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics