Labor Force Participation Rate for Massachusetts
Not Seasonally Adjusted
LBSNSA25 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
67.60
Year-over-Year Change
0.45%
Date Range
1/1/1976 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' economic indicator tracks the total number of job openings in the U.S. labor market. It provides a raw, unadjusted measure of labor demand that is useful for economic analysis.
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 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' job openings series represents the total count of open positions across the U.S. economy, without adjusting for typical seasonal hiring patterns. It offers a direct, unfiltered view of labor market dynamics that complements the seasonally adjusted data.
Methodology
The data is collected through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this raw job openings data to assess real-time labor market conditions and trends.
Key Facts
- The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series provides an unfiltered view of job openings.
- It covers all sectors of the U.S. economy, including private and public employers.
- The data is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the total number of job openings across the U.S. economy, without accounting for typical seasonal hiring patterns.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The raw, unadjusted job openings data provides a direct view of labor market dynamics that complements the seasonally adjusted figures, offering additional insights for policymakers and economic analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use the 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' job openings data to assess real-time labor market conditions and trends, which informs economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' job openings data is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical delay of several weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LBSNSA25), retrieved from FRED.