Women accounted for 158,000 of the 162,000 jobs added in August, or roughly 98% of total U.S. payroll growth, according to BLS data.
The gender breakdown gives the monthly gain a sharply concentrated profile. The 98% figure describes how the 162,000 additions were distributed, not a separate change to the total payroll count.
Frequently asked questions
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How many jobs were added to U.S. payrolls in August?
U.S. payrolls added 162,000 jobs in August.
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How many of those jobs did women account for?
Women accounted for 158,000 of the 162,000 jobs added in August.
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What does the 98% figure describe?
It measures women's share of the 162,000 August additions within total U.S. payroll growth.
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Which data source supplies the August payroll breakdown?
The breakdown comes from BLS data.
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Why is the gender split notable in this update?
Women represented nearly all of the reported monthly gain, giving the increase a sharply concentrated profile.
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