HUNTINGTOWN, MD (TBN) (July 18, 2016) – Maryland added 2,500 jobs over-the-month, and has gained approximately 67,000 jobs since January of 2015, according to data released recently by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“The private sector added 1,100 jobs. Five months in 2016 have posted over-the-month job gains,” a BLS report reads in part. “Maryland’s preliminary jobs estimate for April was revised by BLS from a gain of 200 to a gain of 300 jobs.

BLS data shows that Maryland’s unemployment rate has dropped to 4.5 percent from the April rate of 4.6 percent.

“As Governor Hogan continues to focus on jobs and economic development, the state is creating a more business friendly culture which is a conduit for job creation,” said Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulzin in a release posted to the state’s website. “Maryland’s private sector continues to thrive with the addition of jobs in manufacturing as well as education and health services — making new opportunities available to more Marylanders.”

Other data in the report shows:

  • Education and Health Services sector increased by 6,200 jobs.
  • The Health Care and Social Assistance subsector increased by 4,600 jobs
  • Educational Services subsector increased by 1,600 jobs
  • The Professional and Business Services sector increased by 3,300 jobs.
  • The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services subsector increased by 2,600 jobs.
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector increased by 900 jobs
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises subsector decreased by 200 jobs.
  • The Manufacturing sector increased by 600 jobs.
  • The Durable Goods subsector increased by 300 jobs.
  • Non-Durable Goods subsector increased by 300 jobs.