Hourly Compensation for Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720) in the United States

IPUPN561720U121000000 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

4.80

Year-over-Year Change

77.78%

Date Range

1/1/1988 - 1/1/2024

Summary

This economic trend measures hourly compensation for workers in the janitorial services industry in the United States. It provides insights into labor costs and productivity in the administrative and waste management sectors.

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

The Hourly Compensation for Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720) in the United States tracks the average hourly wage and benefits paid to workers in the janitorial services industry. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze labor market conditions and cost pressures in the broader administrative and waste management sectors.

Methodology

This data is collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through employer surveys.

Historical Context

Trends in janitorial services compensation are monitored for their implications on inflation, consumer prices, and the overall health of the service economy.

Key Facts

  • Janitorial services account for over 2 million jobs in the U.S.
  • Hourly compensation in this industry has risen over 20% in the past decade.
  • The janitorial services sector makes up nearly 10% of the administrative and waste management industry.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the average hourly wage and benefits paid to workers in the janitorial services industry in the United States.

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

A: Trends in janitorial services compensation provide insights into labor market conditions and cost pressures in the broader administrative and waste management sectors, which are important for economists and policymakers to monitor.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: This data is collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through employer surveys.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Trends in janitorial services compensation are monitored for their implications on inflation, consumer prices, and the overall health of the service economy.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Hourly Compensation for Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Janitorial Services (NAICS 561720) in the United States (IPUPN561720U121000000), retrieved from FRED.