| August was a weak month of hiring with just 96,000 new jobs created. While many industries added jobs, they largely came in low-paying fields. |
| For example, the hospitality industry _ which is mainly restaurants and hotels _ led all categories with 34,000 new jobs. Retailers added 6,100. |
| On the other hand, manufacturing jobs, which usually pay above-average wages, fell by 15,000. It was the biggest monthly drop in two years. The mining and logging industry, which includes oil and gas drilling, shed 2,000 jobs. |
| The economy typically creates more lower-paying jobs when unemployment is high, economists say. That’s because those who are unemployed are desperate and willing to fill those positions. |
| Here’s a look at the jobs added or lost in each major industry category: |
| Industry August 2012 July 2012 |
| Construction 1,000 0 |
| Manufacturing -15,000 23,000 |
| Retail 6,100 -1,800 |
| Transportation, warehousing 5,700 10,600 |
| Information (telecom, publishing) 3,000 8,000 |
| Financial services 7,000 -2,000 |
| Professional services (legal, engineering, temp help) 28,000 47,000 |
| Education and health 22,000 38,000 |
| Hotels, restaurants, entertainment 34,000 28,000 |
| Government -7,000 -21,000 |
