April 1, 2013 to April 1, 2014 the rate was 196,750 monthly.
During the Clinton presidency, which was without a recession, total nonfarm averaged a spectacular gain of 235,000 monthly. Under Reagan, who had one, jobs boomed at the rate of 250,000 monthly for six full years once it was over.
Presently job creation is 15% behind the Clinton rate, and 20% behind the Reagan rate.
