Average Weekly Earnings of All Employees, Financial Activities
This dataset tracks average weekly earnings of all employees, financial activities over time.
Latest Value
1792.39
Year-over-Year Change
5.03%
Date Range
3/1/2006 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks the average weekly earnings of employees in the financial activities sector. Provides critical insight into compensation trends and economic health of financial services.
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
This economic indicator measures the mean weekly earnings for workers in financial activities. It reflects wage dynamics and labor market conditions in the financial sector.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly establishment surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and investors to assess financial sector compensation and economic trends.
Key Facts
- Represents comprehensive wage data for financial sector employees
- Excludes self-employed and agricultural workers
- Updated monthly with seasonal adjustments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the average weekly earnings of employees in financial activities across the United States.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: Why are average weekly earnings important?
A: They provide insights into wage trends, economic health, and labor market conditions in the financial sector.
Q: What industries are included in financial activities?
A: Includes banking, insurance, investment services, and other financial service providers.
Q: Are these earnings adjusted for inflation?
A: The raw data is not inflation-adjusted; analysts typically use additional tools for real wage analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Weekly Earnings of All Employees, Financial Activities (CES5500000011), retrieved from FRED.