Construction, manufacturing, services powered robust US job growth in January
A broad range of industries propelled U.S. job growth in January, an encouraging sign that the improving economy is permeating nearly all sectors of the economy.
Education and health-related employers added 46,000 jobs, professional services 39,000. Over the past 12 months, those two sectors have combined for more than 1.2 million jobs.
Goods-producing industries also posted strong numbers. Construction added 39,000 jobs, manufacturing 22,000.
Two sectors recorded declines in January: Government, along with transportation and warehousing.
Here's a look at the jobs added or lost in each major industry category: