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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations as labor market remains resilient
By Mary Cunningham at CBS4 Miami
· June 5, 2026
· 3 min read
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.By the numbersEconomists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May.The latest empl
Key takeaway The Labor Department on Friday also revised payroll gains up for both March and April, bringing the totals up to 214,000 and 179,000, respectively.
Why this matters in The Miami
In Miami, the strong labor market is particularly significant given the city's reliance on the leisure and hospitality sector, which drove much of the job growth in May. With 70,000 jobs added in this sector, Miami's tourism industry, a major economic driver, is likely to benefit. Additionally, the growth in health care jobs, with 35,000 added in May, is also relevant to Miami, which is home to a large number of hospitals and medical facilities. As the Federal Reserve considers its next moves on interest rates, Miami's residents and businesses will be watching closely, given the potential impact on the local economy, particularly in neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana, where small businesses and entrepreneurs are prevalent. The resilience of the labor market in the face of rising inflation and global uncertainty is a welcome sign for Miami's economy, which is closely tied to the fortunes of its major industries.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past analyst forecasts, as the labor market continued to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.By the numbersEconomists polled by FactSet predicted that the economy would gain 105,000 jobs in May.The latest empl
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