Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, with the labor market remaining resilient despite slowing economic growth this year. Job growth was stronger than expected in June. Payroll gains sailed past the 115,000 predicted by economists polled by financial data firm FactSet.

The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, soundly beating estimates and offering a much-needed sign that the economy remains in relatively solid shape.