The new data fueled speculation that the Fed will raise rates by half a percentage point this month.
Inflation-adjusted consumer spending climbed 0.4%.
Growth has cooled so far this year after accelerating the second half of 2023.
A preliminary revision in jobs data could reignite fears of an abrupt downshift in the economy.
The report showcases a consumer that's holding up despite higher borrowing costs.
Inflation is still broadly on a downward trend as the economy slowly shifts into a lower gear.
The jobs report adds to a week of disappointing data that raise concerns of a more abrupt downshift in the economy.
Ellen Zentner was head of U.S. macroeconomics at Morgan Stanley since 2015.
Inflation-adjusted consumer spending rose 0.2%, while May's increase was revised higher.
The data still represents a moderation from last year.
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