Education and Instruction Job Postings on Indeed in the United States

IHLIDXUSTPEDIN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

121.16

Year-over-Year Change

-1.70%

Date Range

11/6/2022 - 8/1/2025

Summary

The 'Education and Instruction Job Postings on Indeed in the United States' trend measures the volume of job postings for education and instruction roles on the Indeed job search platform. This metric provides insight into labor demand and hiring trends within the education 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

This series tracks the number of job postings related to education and instruction occupations on the popular job search website Indeed. It serves as a real-time indicator of hiring activity and employer demand for education professionals in the United States.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by Indeed, the online job search platform.

Historical Context

Economists and policymakers use this trend to assess the health and outlook of the education labor market.

Key Facts

  • The series is indexed to a base period of January 2019 = 100.
  • Job postings for education and instruction roles can signal hiring demand and labor shortages.
  • The trend provides a timely, high-frequency measure of the education labor market.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the volume of job postings for education and instruction roles on the Indeed job search platform, providing insight into labor demand and hiring trends within the education sector.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This trend serves as a real-time indicator of hiring activity and employer demand for education professionals, which is useful for economists and policymakers assessing the health and outlook of the education labor market.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by Indeed, the online job search platform.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and policymakers use this trend to assess the health and outlook of the education labor market, which can inform policy decisions related to education, workforce development, and labor market dynamics.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: As a real-time indicator based on job postings, this trend may be subject to revisions and may not fully capture all hiring activity in the education sector.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Education and Instruction Job Postings on Indeed in the United States (IHLIDXUSTPEDIN), retrieved from FRED.