Connecticut unemployment remained at 9 percent in February despite gaining 5,400 jobs, the state Department of Labor says.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the state has added a total of 29,800 in the past 12 months, the agency said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment stands at 8.9 percent.
Professional and business services led February with a gain of 3,100 jobs. The construction sector added 2,100 jobs, while educational and health services added 1,000, state labor data shows.
Employment in the government sector was up 500, and trade, transportation and utilities added 200 jobs. The manufacturing sector was estimated to have 1,100 fewer jobs in February, while information and other services were each down by 200.
Employment in the financial activities and leisure and hospitality sectors were mostly unchanged over the month.
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