Revelio Labs has published its May edition of Revelio Public Labor Statistics (RPLS), a monthly report that supplies clear and dependable information on the American labor market. The newest figures show a gain of 123700 jobs in May, an increase from the month before and consistent with forecasts.

Hiring activity held steady during May while attrition eased, supporting overall job growth throughout the economy. Labor demand stayed largely flat as active job postings slipped 0.3 percent from April. Pay levels listed in new postings also fell, dropping 0.4 percent from the prior month and extending the recent downward pattern.

Employment growth was led by Public Administration, Health Care and Social Assistance, and Professional and Business Services. Within those areas the biggest gains came from the US Government and the State of California in Public Administration along with Adventist Health System and HCA Healthcare in Health Care and Social Assistance. Retail and Leisure and Hospitality sectors continued to see employment losses, led by reductions at Starbucks and Inspire Brands in Leisure and Hospitality.

"The headline figure is positive as the economy keeps adding jobs at a solid pace. Yet the underlying picture shows an uneven labor market. A limited set of sectors accounts for most of the growth while Retail and Leisure and Hospitality continue to decline. The market stays resilient but is not operating at full strength," said Chief Economist Lisa Simon.

RPLS is a freely available set of macroeconomic labor statistics drawn from more than 100 million US profiles. It follows the same structure as data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, covering employment levels, wages, and job transitions at a scale beyond traditional surveys and offering an ongoing view of workforce trends. The series aims to narrow the information gap and supply unbiased workforce data for policymakers, companies, and the public.

May 2026 Release Highlights

View the complete Revelio Public Labor Statistics data release and charts on the company website.

Changes in employment by industry (in thousands)

Sector	Change May 26 - April 26
Total nonfarm	123.7
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting	-0.2
Construction	15.3
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	-0.5
Manufacturing	9.9
Wholesale trade	1.4
Retail trade	-22.9
Transportation and warehousing	4.3
Utilities	1.6
Information	0.1
Financial activities	13.9
Professional and business services	18.6
Educational Services	3.9
Leisure and hospitality	-30.7
Other services (except Public Administration)	16.7
Unclassified	2.6

Salaries from new job postings by sector

Sector	May 26	Pct change Apr 26 - May 26
Total US	$77,660	-0.41 %
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	$50,930	0.19 %
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	$76,792	-1.60 %
Utilities	$83,830	-0.60 %
Construction	$73,760	0.59 %
Wholesale Trade	$63,323	0.27 %
Information	$104,179	4.47 %
Financial Activities	$92,242	-0.46 %
Professional and Business Services	$89,758	-0.05 %
Education and Health Services	$67,129	0.71 %
Leisure and Hospitality	$42,929	-1.17 %
Other Services (except Public Administration)	$44,034	0.40 %
Public Administration	$63,646	-0.28 %
Unclassified	$64,027	-0.94 %

What data sources are used?
Built on a dataset that covers nearly the entire employed population in the United States, Revelio Public Labor Statistics draws from more than 100 million US profiles that reflect the national workforce and represent two-thirds of all employed individuals, compared with an estimated 27 percent from the BLS establishment survey and 0.03 percent from the BLS household survey.

What metrics are covered?
Revelio Public Labor Statistics publishes total nonfarm employment, job openings, employee hiring and attrition rates, and salaries from new openings. All metrics are available by occupation (SOC 2-digit), sector (NAICS 2-digit), and state.

About Revelio Labs
Revelio Labs leads in workforce intelligence. Its team of data scientists, economists, and engineers delivers workforce analytics that help organizations make informed, data-driven choices. By offering a reliable source of workforce information, the company envisions a future in which human capital is allocated with the same efficiency, transparency, and rigor as financial capital, leading to a more engaged and higher-performing workforce. Learn more at the company website.

SOURCE Revelio Labs