Employment data highlights continued expansion in the private sector.
The Department of Labor recently released the December 2025 Employment Situation Report, showing continued job growth and rising wages over the past year. According to the report, more than 650,000 jobs have been added since early 2025, with recent gains concentrated in the private sector. Wage growth increased by 4.1 percent over the last three months, while inflation measures declined to their lowest levels in several years.
“The December jobs report confirms that 2025 was a blockbuster year of solid job growth… Wage growth is still running strong, up 4.1 percent in the last three months, and inflation has hit its lowest level in nearly five years,“ said Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “As we enter the new year, our economy continues gaining momentum and is well-positioned for even more growth… GDP is booming, and all net job growth has continued to take place in the private sector among American-born workers.”
The department stated it will continue monitoring labor market conditions and overseeing employment policies to support workforce participation and economic stability.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to be discerning as she manages the Labor Department.
- For officials in the Department of Labor as they report and interpret economic data regarding the American workforce.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they implement policies to support the nation’s economy and employment opportunities.
Sources: Department of Labor
