Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand occupations: 16 years and over
LEU0254523800A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,721.00
Year-over-Year Change
30.18%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024
Summary
Tracks employment of hand laborers and material movers aged 16 and over. Provides insights into manual labor workforce dynamics.
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 full-time employment for workers in physical transportation and material handling occupations. Reflects industrial and logistics sector employment trends.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics employment surveys.
Historical Context
Critical for understanding logistics, manufacturing, and transportation labor markets.
Key Facts
- Focuses on physical labor occupations
- Includes workers 16 years and older
- Tracks full-time wage and salary employees
FAQs
Q: What occupations are included in this metric?
A: Covers hand laborers, freight movers, stock handlers, and material transportation workers.
Q: Why is this employment data important?
A: Indicates economic health of logistics, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
Q: How frequently is the data updated?
A: Monthly updates through comprehensive employment surveys.
Q: Does this include part-time workers?
A: Only tracks full-time wage and salary workers in specified occupations.
Q: What age range is covered?
A: Includes workers 16 years and older across all employment settings.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand occupations: 16 years and over (LEU0254523800A), retrieved from FRED.