Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254615300A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13.00
Year-over-Year Change
160.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024
Summary
Tracks full-time employment of men working in explosives and ordnance handling occupations. Provides critical insight into specialized industrial labor markets.
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 employment series measures the number of men employed full-time in high-risk, technical occupations related to explosives and ordnance handling.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics household surveys.
Historical Context
Used to analyze workforce dynamics in specialized industrial and defense-related sectors.
Key Facts
- Specialized high-risk occupation tracking
- Reflects defense and industrial sector employment
- Provides granular workforce demographic data
FAQs
Q: What does this employment series measure?
A: Tracks full-time male employment in explosives and ordnance handling occupations across the United States.
Q: Why are these employment statistics important?
A: Provides insights into specialized labor markets and workforce trends in high-risk industrial sectors.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through Bureau of Labor Statistics comprehensive employment surveys.
Q: What industries use these workers?
A: Defense, mining, construction, and specialized industrial sectors require explosives and ordnance expertise.
Q: Are these employment numbers stable?
A: Varies based on industrial demand, defense spending, and infrastructure development cycles.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Explosives Workers Employment (LEU0254615300A), retrieved from FRED.