Manufacturing gained 5,000 jobs in January

Core Insights - The U.S. manufacturing industry added 5,000 jobs in January, marking a significant improvement from a loss of 20,000 jobs in the same period last year [1][4] - The transportation equipment sector contributed the most to job gains, adding approximately 4,800 jobs [3][4] - Manufacturing unemployment decreased to about 541,000 in January, reflecting a nearly 11% year-over-year decline [5] Job Gains and Losses - The transportation equipment sector was the largest contributor to job growth, while the apparel and chemical sectors experienced the most significant job losses, each losing around 1,800 jobs [4][5] - The petroleum and coal sector also faced job losses, with approximately 1,400 positions cut [5] Employment Data Revisions - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revises employment data based on additional reports and conducts an annual benchmarking process [2] - Revised data indicated that the manufacturing industry lost an estimated 103,000 jobs between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026 [6]