Employment Level - Nonagriculture, Private Industries Wage and Salary Workers
LNU02032189 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
131,586.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.54%
Date Range
1/1/1948 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks employment levels for private sector workers across non-agricultural industries. Provides critical insight into labor market health and economic productivity.
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 metric measures the total number of wage and salary workers in private industries outside agricultural sectors. It reflects broader economic employment trends.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly household and establishment surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess economic strength and potential labor market interventions.
Key Facts
- Excludes agricultural and government employment sectors
- Monthly statistical measurement of workforce
- Critical indicator of economic health
FAQs
Q: What does this employment statistic represent?
A: It measures total employed workers in private non-agricultural industries. Reflects overall private sector employment levels.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Offers current snapshot of private employment.
Q: Why is private sector employment important?
A: Indicates economic growth, business confidence, and potential consumer spending capacity.
Q: How does this differ from total employment?
A: Focuses specifically on private wage and salary workers, excluding government and agricultural sectors.
Q: Can this data predict economic trends?
A: Serves as a leading indicator of economic health and potential future economic performance.
Related Trends
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Agricultural and food scientists occupations: 16 years and over
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Employed part time: Wage and salary workers: 16 years and over: Hispanic or Latino: Women
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Machinists occupations: 16 years and over: Women
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Locomotive engineers and operators occupations: 16 years and over: Women
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand occupations: 16 years and over
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: 16 to 24 years: Black or African American: Women
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employment Level - Nonagriculture, Private Industries Wage and Salary Workers (LNU02032189), retrieved from FRED.