Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254625600A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
94.00
Year-over-Year Change
40.30%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024
Summary
Tracks full-time employment for water and wastewater treatment plant operators. Provides insights into critical infrastructure workforce demographics and labor market trends.
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 measures male employment in essential water treatment and management occupations. It reflects infrastructure workforce participation and economic sector health.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess infrastructure workforce development and labor market conditions.
Key Facts
- Critical infrastructure occupation
- Reflects municipal and utility sector employment
- Indicates economic infrastructure investment
FAQs
Q: What do water treatment plant operators do?
A: Operators manage water purification and treatment systems. They ensure safe drinking water and environmental compliance.
Q: Why track employment in this occupation?
A: Indicates infrastructure investment and municipal workforce health. Reflects critical public service sector.
Q: How is this employment data collected?
A: Monthly survey of households by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides comprehensive workforce snapshot.
Q: What impacts employment in this sector?
A: Infrastructure funding, municipal budgets, and technological advancements influence job availability.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current employment trends. Allows tracking of workforce changes.
Related Trends
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Aerospace engineers occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254585300A
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254630600A
Employed part time: Wage and salary workers: 16 years and over: Asian
LEU0264468100A
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Earth drillers, except oil and gas occupations: 16 years and over
LEU0254508400A
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Transit and railroad police occupations: 16 years and over
LEU0254492000A
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Management, professional, and related occupations: 16 years and over: Men
LEU0254578000Q
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators (LEU0254625600A), retrieved from FRED.