All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Maryland

SMU24000009093161101 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

154.80

Year-over-Year Change

1.91%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the number of people employed in local government educational services in the state of Maryland. It is an important indicator of the health and size of the public education sector in the state.

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 All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Maryland series tracks the total number of people employed in local government-run educational institutions, such as public schools and school districts, in the state of Maryland. This data point helps economists and policymakers understand the scale and trends of public education employment at the state level.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is used to assess the capacity and resourcing of the public education system in Maryland, which is relevant for education policy and state budgeting.

Key Facts

  • This series tracks over 130,000 local government education jobs in Maryland.
  • Employment in this sector has grown by over 10% in the past decade.
  • Local government education is one of the largest sources of public sector jobs in the state.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total number of people employed in local government-run educational institutions, such as public schools and school districts, in the state of Maryland.

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

A: This data point is important for understanding the scale and trends of public education employment at the state level, which is relevant for education policy and state budgeting.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used to assess the capacity and resourcing of the public education system in Maryland, which is relevant for education policy and state budgeting.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a 1-2 month delay, and may be subject to revisions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Maryland (SMU24000009093161101), retrieved from FRED.