The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employers added 254,000 jobs in September 2024, lowering unemployment to 4.1 percent.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 254,000 in September 2024. The gain exceeded the average monthly increase of 203,000 during the preceding 12 months.bls.govbls.govEmployment up 254,000 over the month in September 2024 : The Economics Daily:... The same September employment report recorded a 4.1 percent unemployment rate, down from the previous month. The U.S. Department of Labor’s contemporaneous statement by Acting Secretary Julie Su also described the report as showing 254,000 additional jobs and unemployment at 4.1 percent.dol.govdol.govStatement by Acting Secretary of Labor Su on September jobs report+1 more

Contemporary reporting from The Washington Post and The New York Times independently reflected the same figures. Other provided sources concern broader economic commentary, a later 2026 employment report, or secondary discussion of the 2024 data, and do not contradict the claim. The statement accurately describes the September 2024 report, although the figures describe measured labor-market outcomes and do not by themselves establish what caused them.commerce.govcommerce.govBy the Numbers: U.S. Economy Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September Exceeding...washingtonpost.comwashingtonpost.comEmployers added 254,000 jobs in September, reflecting strong gains as election...+2 more