ADP reports a 42,000 job increase in October, surpassing expectations and easing labor market concerns.
42,000 jobs added in October
Dow Jones forecast was 22,000
Big companies led job growth
Small businesses lost 34,000 jobs
Salaries rose 4.5% year-over-year
Job growth averages 60,000 monthly
Federal Reserve monitors labor market
The U.S. private sector added 42,000 jobs in October 2025, marking a modest rebound from a revised September loss of 29,000 jobs. This figure surpassed economist forecasts and offers a cautiously optimistic overview of the labor market during a challenging economic period.
Significant Job Gains Concentrated Among Large Employers, While Smaller Firms Struggle
Large companies (500+ employees) contributed 73,000 new jobs.
Medium-sized businesses lost 21,000 jobs.
Small businesses experienced a decline of 10,000 jobs.
This disparity underscores ongoing challenges faced by smaller enterprises, which traditionally play a critical role in job creation.[1][4]
Industry Patterns Highlight Uneven Recovery Across Sectors
Notable job growth was observed in trade, transportation, utilities; education and health care; and financial services sectors.
Job losses persisted in professional business services, information services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing, the latter continuing to face systemic difficulties despite government measures.[3][6]
Wage Growth Stabilizes Reflecting Balanced Labor Supply and Demand
Year-over-year wages for job-retainers rose 4.5%, remaining flat compared to September.
Job-switchers saw wage increases of 6.7%, also stable month-over-month.
This stability points to a labor market where supply and demand are relatively aligned.[1][3]
Impact of Government Shutdown on Official Labor Market Data Releases
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suspended official employment data releases due to the ongoing government shutdown.
The anticipated October BLS report, which was expected to show a job loss of 60,000 and an unemployment rate uptick to 4.5%, remains unreleased.
ADP data is especially important in this context but should be viewed as provisional and potentially differing from official figures.[3][1]
Expert Commentary and Market Outlook
Dr. Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, noted that despite October’s positive hiring trend, the pace remains modest and is insufficient to offset weaknesses, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses. The persistent shrinkage in these sectors may dampen broader economic recovery prospects.[1][3]
October 2025 ADP Employment Report
Private sector jobs rose by 42,000 following two months of losses.
Large employers drove job gains; medium and small firms registered declines.
Growth concentrated in trade, transportation, education, health care, and finance.
Professional services, information, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors continued job cuts.
Wage growth of 4.5% for stayers and 6.7% for switchers remained steady.
Official BLS data for October is unavailable due to a government shutdown.
Data from ADP is provisional and may differ from eventual official figures.
Readers should interpret results cautiously, awaiting full BLS labor market reports.
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