February 2023 US Talent Market Monthly

US hiring surged unexpectedly last month, adding 517,000 jobs far exceeding analysts’ expectations and even surpassing a very strong 401,000 average monthly gain reported in 2022.

Growth was widespread but led by the leisure and hospitality sector which added 128,000 jobs last month. Professional and business services rose by 82,000 workers, while government saw an increase of 74,000, mainly due to university workers in California returning from a strike.