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Jobless rates were higher in January than a year earlier in 290 of the387 metropolitan areas, lower in 64, and unchanged in 33. Nonfarm payrollemployment increased over the year in 38 metropolitan areas, decreased in1, and was essentially unchanged in 348.
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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW
Alternative measures of output and productivity for retail trade
New margin-based measures of output and productivity for retail trade. read more
CAREER OUTLOOK
People and management skills occupations
BLS skills data and employment projections for in-demand occupations where people and management skills are important. read more
BEYOND THE NUMBERS
Projected construction employment growth from 2023 to 2033
Exploration of employment trends resulting from the expansion of renewable energy, AI data centers, and EV infrastructure. read more
SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS
A look at a thrilling industry: amusement and theme parks
A review of historical establishment, employment, and wage trends for the amusement and theme parks industry. read more
CAREER OUTLOOK
The fastest growing industry sector, 2023–33
A snapshot of the job outlook and wages in professional, scientific, and technical services. read more
Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Feb 2025
Unemployment Rate:
4.1% in Feb 2025
Payroll Employment:
+151,000(p) in Feb 2025
Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.10(p) in Feb 2025
Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
unchanged in Feb 2025
Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 4th Qtr of 2024
Productivity:
+1.5%(r) in 4th Qtr of 2024
U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.4% in Feb 2025
U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.1% in Feb 2025
Historical Data
News Releasep - preliminary