NFP · May 8, 2026 · 08:30 ET
Nonfarm Payrolls
Released
Nonfarm Payrolls was released on May 8, 2026 (08:30 ET): Nonfarm Payrolls (Change) came in at 115 K, vs 178 K prior.
| Metric | Prior | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Nonfarm Payrolls (Change) | 185 K rev. from 178 K | 115 K |
| Unemployment Rate (U-3) | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Average Hourly Earnings MoM | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Average Hourly Earnings YoY | 3.4% rev. from 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 61.9% | 61.8% |
| U-6 Rate | 8% | 8.2% |
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