Average Hourly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Transportation and Warehousing
CES4300000008 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
30.17
Year-over-Year Change
3.32%
Date Range
1/1/1972 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks hourly wages for production workers in transportation and warehousing sectors. Provides critical insight into labor compensation trends in a key economic infrastructure industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures the average hourly earnings for non-management employees in transportation and logistics. Reflects wage dynamics in a critical economic service sector.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly establishment surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and economists to assess labor market conditions in transportation industries.
Key Facts
- Represents non-supervisory workers in transportation sector
- Excludes management and executive compensation
- Monthly updated economic indicator
FAQs
Q: What does this series measure?
A: Average hourly wages for production workers in transportation and warehousing industries. Excludes supervisory personnel.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides current wage trend information.
Q: Why are these earnings important?
A: Indicates economic health of transportation sector and overall labor market compensation trends.
Q: How do these earnings compare to other industries?
A: Allows comparison of transportation wage levels with national and sector-specific averages.
Q: What factors influence these earnings?
A: Economic conditions, labor demand, industry productivity, and collective bargaining impact wage levels.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Hourly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Transportation and Warehousing (CES4300000008), retrieved from FRED.