The U.S. Economy added 142,000 jobs in September, but the unemployment rate remained at 5.1%, matching the mark registered in August, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Job growth is consistent with the pace we saw in 2012 and 2013, if not as robust as last year’s,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “While the Great Recession is in the rearview mirror, this report is a reminder that we still face significant headwinds. We need to do more to provide people with opportunities to compete for good jobs and earn decent wages.”

The civilian labor force participation rate declined to 62.4% in September, a slight dip from the 62.6% recorded in the previous three months.

Notable job gains were reported in the health care industry, with 34,000 jobs added in September. Employment in mining was hit hard during the month, with a loss of 10,000 jobs, particularly in support activities (7,000). The mining industry has lost over 100,000 jobs since reaching a peak last December.

During the course of 2015, the unemployment rate has decreased by 0.8% or 1.3 million persons.

“There is still more that needs to be done. We need Congress to pass a transportation infrastructure bill that will catalyze job growth. And to provide the certainty that businesses need to stay competitive and create jobs, Congress should fund the government beyond just a few months,” said Perez.