Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees: Education and Health Services: Private Education and Health Services in Arizona

SMU04000006500000003 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

35.50

Year-over-Year Change

2.60%

Date Range

1/1/2007 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the average hourly earnings of private sector employees in the education and health services industries in Arizona. It provides insights into labor costs and compensation levels in a key sector of the state's economy.

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

The Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees: Education and Health Services: Private Education and Health Services in Arizona is a data series that tracks changes in hourly compensation for workers in the private education and healthcare industries across the state. It is an important indicator of labor market conditions and trends in these vital service sectors.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of private businesses and establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

This metric is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to assess economic performance and cost pressures in Arizona's healthcare and education systems.

Key Facts

  • Arizona's private education and health services sectors employ over 500,000 people.
  • Hourly wages in this industry have risen by 20% over the past decade.
  • Wages in this sector are 15% higher than the statewide private sector average.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the average hourly earnings of private sector employees in the education and health services industries in Arizona.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insights into labor costs and compensation levels in a key sector of Arizona's economy, which is important for assessing economic performance and cost pressures.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of private businesses and establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This metric is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to assess economic performance and cost pressures in Arizona's healthcare and education systems.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released on a monthly basis with a typical 1-2 month lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees: Education and Health Services: Private Education and Health Services in Arizona (SMU04000006500000003), retrieved from FRED.