Average Weekly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Financial Activities
This dataset tracks average weekly earnings of production and nonsupervisory employees, financial activities over time.
Latest Value
1405.12
Year-over-Year Change
6.11%
Date Range
1/1/1964 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks weekly earnings for production workers in financial activities. Provides critical insight into compensation trends in the financial sector.
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 average weekly earnings for non-management employees in financial services. Reflects wage dynamics and economic health of the financial industry.
Methodology
Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys employers to calculate average weekly earnings.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and economists to assess financial sector compensation trends.
Key Facts
- Represents non-supervisory financial sector workers
- Excludes management compensation
- Updated monthly by BLS
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Tracks average weekly earnings for non-management employees in financial activities. Provides insight into financial sector wage trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Bureau of Labor Statistics updates this data monthly. Provides current wage information for financial sector workers.
Q: Why are these earnings important?
A: Reflects economic health of financial services. Helps understand compensation trends and labor market conditions.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Economists, policymakers, and financial analysts use this to assess labor market and economic conditions.
Q: What workers are included in this measure?
A: Includes production and non-supervisory employees in financial activities. Excludes management-level workers.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Weekly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Financial Activities (CES5500000030), retrieved from FRED.