September 2026 BLS payroll estimates show Delaware’s biggest broad sector groups include education and health services, trade/transportation/utilities, government, and professional and business services. Counts are seasonally adjusted jobs in thousands, not unique workers, establishments or resident employment. September figures are preliminary.
What to keep in view
- Education & health: 94.5K payroll jobs
- Trade, transportation & utilities: 89.8K
- Government: 71.6K
- Professional & business services: 66.3K
- Manufacturing: 25.9K
Which sectors are growing?
| Sector | Jobs | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Education & health services | 94.5K | +2.7% |
| Trade, transportation & utilities | 89.8K | −0.3% |
| Government | 71.6K | −1.2% |
| Professional & business services | 66.3K | +2.6% |
| Leisure & hospitality | 50.9K | −2.1% |
| Financial activities | 48.7K | −0.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25.9K | −3.0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Delaware Economy at a Glance, September 2026. Jobs are seasonally adjusted and reported in thousands; September 2026 values are preliminary. The table shows selected major sectors, not every industry, and the sectors should not be summed to reconstruct total payroll employment.
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September 2026 sector payroll estimates; preliminary.