All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Employment Services in District of Columbia
Not Seasonally Adjusted
SMU11000006056130001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13.50
Year-over-Year Change
-0.74%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' economic trend measures the total number of nonfarm jobs in the United States. This key labor market indicator is closely watched by economists and policymakers to assess economic conditions and guide policy decisions.
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 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the total number of nonfarm payroll jobs in the U.S. economy, without adjusting for typical seasonal employment fluctuations. This provides a raw, unadjusted view of the job market that complements the seasonally adjusted data.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
The nonfarm payroll figure is a critical input for the Federal Reserve and other policymakers in evaluating the health of the U.S. labor market and economy.
Key Facts
- Nonfarm payroll employment accounts for about 80% of the workers who contribute to U.S. Gross Domestic Product.
- The not seasonally adjusted data can reveal important underlying economic trends missed by seasonal adjustments.
- Monthly changes in the not seasonally adjusted series tend to be more volatile than the seasonally adjusted data.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the total number of nonfarm payroll jobs in the U.S. economy, without adjusting for typical seasonal employment fluctuations.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The not seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll data provides a raw, unfiltered view of the U.S. labor market that can complement the more commonly cited seasonally adjusted figures.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The nonfarm payroll figure is a critical input for the Federal Reserve and other policymakers in evaluating the health of the U.S. labor market and economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The not seasonally adjusted data is published concurrently with the seasonally adjusted series, with the same update schedule and potential data revision cycles.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU11000006056130001), retrieved from FRED.