Finance jobs in Boston remain unchanged

Posted on August 28, 2018

The newest labor statistics posit that finance jobs in Boston remain at the same levels as the previous month.

The labor force increased by 27,100 from 3,758,900 in June, as 24,700 more residents were employed and 2,400 more residents were unemployed over the month.

Education and Health Services added 2,700 (+0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Education and Health Services gained 8,000 (+1.0%) jobs.

Professional, Scientific, and Business Services added 2,100 (+0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 27,100 (+4.8%) jobs.

Construction gained 1,900 (+1.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Construction has added 11,500 (+7.6%) jobs.

Manufacturing added 1,400 (+0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Manufacturing gained 5,400 (+2.2%) jobs.

Trade, Transportation, and Utilities gained 500 (+0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Trade, Transportation and Utilities added 1,300 (+0.2%) jobs.

Information jobs level remained unchanged over the month. Over the year, Information lost 700 (-0.8%) jobs.

Financial Activities jobs level remained unchanged over the month. Over the year, Financial Activities added 900 (+0.4%) jobs.

Other Services lost 900 (-0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Other Services are up 3,600 (+2.6%) jobs.

Leisure and Hospitality lost 1,900 (-0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Leisure and Hospitality added 9,700 (+2.6%) jobs.

Government lost 1,100 (-0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Government lost 100 (0.0%) jobs.