The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here's what to expect

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect payroll growth of 50,000, following January's surprisingly high 130,000.

# The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here's what to expect Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect payroll growth of 50,000, following January's surprisingly high 130,000. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/february-2026-jobs-report-preview.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*