Average pace of monthly job gains: 2011: +174k 2012: +186k 2013: +194k 2014: +214k so far. Just say "about 180k" and you're always right.
— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) June 6, 2014
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In This Stream
217,000 new jobs were created in May
- Boringest jobs report ever?
- Job growth is ever-so-slightly accelerating
- Employers added 217,000 jobs in May