All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Massachusetts
This dataset tracks all employees: education and health services: social assistance in massachusetts over time.
Latest Value
153.53
Year-over-Year Change
3.65%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures employment in the social assistance industry within the education and health services sector in Massachusetts. It provides insights into the labor market and service sector dynamics 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: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Massachusetts indicator tracks the number of people employed in social assistance roles, such as community food, housing, and other relief services, within the broader education and health services industry in the state. This metric offers valuable information about the strength and trends in this key service sector of the Massachusetts economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to assess the health and resilience of the education, health, and social assistance sectors in Massachusetts.
Key Facts
- Social assistance accounts for over 10% of total employment in Massachusetts.
- Employment in social assistance has grown by 20% in the past decade.
- The sector is a major source of middle-skill jobs in the state.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of employees in the social assistance industry, such as community food and housing services, within the broader education and health services sector in Massachusetts.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric offers valuable insights into the strength and trends of the social assistance and broader education/health services sectors, which are important drivers of employment and economic activity in Massachusetts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, economists, and industry analysts closely monitor this employment trend to assess the health and resilience of the education, health, and social assistance sectors in Massachusetts.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical delay of 1-2 months, and may be subject to revisions as more complete information becomes available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Social Assistance in Massachusetts (SMU25000006562400001SA), retrieved from FRED.