U.S. adds 303,000 jobs in March, construction employment doubles

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a significant increase in nonfarm payroll employment with 303,000 jobs added in March, keeping the unemployment rate steady at 3.8%. Key sectors such as health care, government, and construction led this growth, with construction jobs notably doubling their average monthly gains over the last year to add 39,000 positions in March alone. Nonresidential specialty trade contractors experienced a boost, contributing 16,000 jobs to the total.