Unemployment rate stays as 8.2 percent as only 80,000 jobs created in June

The second quarter's job creation was far slower than the first quarter, according to government statistics.

Job growth remained weak in June as only 80,000 jobs were added for the month and the unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The private sector gained 84,000 jobs and the public sector dropped 4,000 jobs, according to CNBC. There are 12.7 million people counted as unemployed, the government reports. Long-term unemployment stayed flat at 5.4 million.

The country gained 75,000 jobs per month in the second quarter, compared to 226,000 per month for the first three months, according to the government.

April's job figures were revised down 9,000 jobs while May added 8,000 more than previously reported, CNBC reports.

Professional and business services added 47,000 jobs in June, with 25,000 of those jobs coming in temporary services, the government reports. Health care added 13,000 jobs, while manufacturing was up 11,000. Industry has gained 1.5 million jobs since the low of September 2009, the government reports.