US Economy Adds 379,000 Jobs in February March 8, 2021 Strong Month for Temporary Employment Jobs Mountain View, California — March 8, 2021 — Total nonfarm employment in the US rose by 379,000 jobs in February, per the seasonally adjusted data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The national unemployment rate fell from 6.3% in January to 6.2% for February, even though participation in the labor force increased. Click to enlarge image Nine of the 15 major industry groups posted job gains in February. The sectors most contributing to total nonfarm employment jobs ...