Indexes of Aggregate Weekly Payrolls of All Employees, Transportation and Warehousing
CEU4300000017 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
237.10
Year-over-Year Change
5.85%
Date Range
3/1/2006 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Indexes of Aggregate Weekly Payrolls of All Employees, Transportation and Warehousing tracks changes in total weekly payrolls for the transportation and warehousing sector. This metric provides insights into employment and wage trends that are crucial for economic analysis and policy decisions.
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 index measures the total weekly payrolls of all employees in the transportation and warehousing industry, including wages, salaries, and overtime pay. It serves as an important indicator of economic activity and labor market conditions in this key sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey, a monthly establishment survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this index to monitor the health of the transportation and logistics industries, which are vital to the broader economy.
Key Facts
- The index is based on data from over 600,000 worksites across the U.S.
- Transportation and warehousing account for approximately 5% of total U.S. employment.
- The index has a base year of 2012 = 100.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures the total weekly payrolls of all employees in the transportation and warehousing industry, including wages, salaries, and overtime pay.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insights into employment and wage trends in a key economic sector, which is crucial for economic analysis and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey, a monthly establishment survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this index to monitor the health of the transportation and logistics industries, which are vital to the broader economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly with a typical one-month lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Indexes of Aggregate Weekly Payrolls of All Employees, Transportation and Warehousing (CEU4300000017), retrieved from FRED.