BLS earnings update: Q2 2026 median usual weekly pay +4.6%—job seekers
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – BLS reports Q2 2026 median usual weekly pay hit $1,251, up 4.6% from a year ago. Here’s how to use it when negotiating.
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U.S. jobs report: What the June 2026 Employment Situation says about hiring, unemployment, and wages—and what to watch next
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – June’s report shows modest payroll growth (+57,000), unemployment at 4.2%, and a dip in participation.
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U.S. job openings held at 7.6 million in May as hiring stayed sluggish
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch – May JOLTS showed 7.6 million openings, while hires and separations barely moved, signaling a selective hiring market.
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U.S. jobless claims fell, but continuing claims rose to 1.81 million
New U.S. unemployment claims eased in mid-June, but ongoing benefit claims rose to 1.81 million, a mixed signal for job seekers and employers.
