US Job Market Report

Data Science

Demand is up 10.9% this quarter, outperforming the broader US labor market.

Demand Trend

+22.5%past 6 months

Demand index — start of period = 100

Market Signals

Quarter over Quarter

+10.9% vs. previous quarter

Slightly Up

Year over Year

-5.8% vs. same period last year

Slightly Down

US Labor Market Comparison

+10.9% quarterly growth vs +7.0% US

Slightly Ahead

Monthly Signal History

August 2026

+8.7% MoMSlightly Up

July 2026

-3.7% MoMFlat

June 2026

-7.3% MoMSlightly Down

May 2026

+18.8% MoMSlightly Up

April 2026

-5.7% MoMSlightly Down

Career Coach Insights

With a slight increase in monthly job postings and a 10.9% growth quarter-over-quarter, it's a good time to explore new opportunities if you're considering a change. If you've been delivering results, use this upward trend to negotiate for a raise or better terms with your current employer. However, given the yearly decline of 5.8% and the market lagging behind the overall US job market, be cautious about making any drastic career moves without a solid job offer in hand.

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Data through August 9, 2026 · Source: aggregated US job postings · United States