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August hiring beats recent trend while unemployment holds at 4.1%
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Boggs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Average weekly pay rose significantly over the past year, with a gain of 3. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.
Recent employment figures show a notable increase in job creation. Average weekly pay rose significantly over the past year, with a gain of 3.7%. This suggests that wages are rising in line with inflation.
The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. Previous job estimates were revised, with a substantial upward revision of 44,000 jobs for a certain month.
Further information on the employment trends and job market is available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including details on monthly job growth and wage increases.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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