Private employers created 155,000 jobs in March in the United States, according to a Wednesday report from payroll company ADP. It was more than Dow Jones economists expected.

The figure reported on Wednesday is above economists’ estimates of 115,000 jobs and also more than the prior month’s upwardly revised reading of 84,000.

U.S. private employment rose by 155K in March, beating expectations. Click here to find out more about the U.S. Economy.

The March topline number was a good one for the economy and employers of all sizes, if not necessarily all sectors," said ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson. While job creation picked up steam ...

March’s ADP report signals continued labor market ... the overall employment trend remains positive. The steady job creation—particularly in financial and business services—supports a ...

ROSELAND, N.J., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 155,000 jobs in March and annual pay was up 4.6 percent year-over-year, according to the March ADP® National ...

ADP's chief economist. Professional and business services added 57,000 positions, leading job creation in March. Financial activities added 38,000 jobs, manufacturing added 21,000 and leisure and ...