Employment Level - Management, Professional, and Related Occupations
LNU02032201 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
69,809.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.51%
Date Range
1/1/1983 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks employment levels for management and professional workers, reflecting critical knowledge-based workforce segments. Provides insights into high-skill labor market dynamics 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 series measures the total number of employed individuals in management and professional occupations. It indicates workforce composition and skill-based economic trends.
Methodology
Data collected monthly through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and economists to assess workforce skill development and economic transformation.
Key Facts
- Represents high-skill employment segments
- Indicates economic structural changes
- Critical for workforce policy analysis
FAQs
Q: What occupations are included in this employment category?
A: Includes managers, professionals like engineers, doctors, lawyers, and technical specialists across various industries.
Q: How does this employment level impact economic growth?
A: Higher professional employment typically correlates with increased economic productivity and innovation potential.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of professional workforce composition.
Q: Why are management and professional jobs important?
A: These roles drive innovation, strategic decision-making, and high-value economic activities.
Q: Can this data predict economic trends?
A: Employment levels can signal broader economic shifts and potential future workforce developments.
Related Trends
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Solar photovoltaic installers occupations: 16 years and over: Women
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Sales and related occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Biological scientists occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Job printers occupations: 16 years and over
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: 16 to 24 years: White: Women
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employment Level - Management, Professional, and Related Occupations (LNU02032201), retrieved from FRED.