The gain, the fastest since January 2025, beat FactSet forecasts of 107,500 and rose from a revised 61,000 in March.
Healthcare led hiring, while trade, transportation and utilities rebounded, with ADP saying small and large firms added jobs but mid-sized employers showed softness.
Private payrolls have grown every month this year after averaging 46,300 in the first quarter, while economists expect Friday's broader BLS April payrolls report to show only 50,000 jobs.
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