All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Massachusetts
SMU25000009093161101SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
186.43
Year-over-Year Change
-0.01%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of local government educational services employees in Massachusetts. It provides insight into the state's public education workforce and spending.
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 Massachusetts series tracks the number of people employed in public education at the local government level within the state. This data point is used by economists and policymakers to analyze education funding, labor market conditions, and the size of the public sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of local government entities by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for understanding state and local education policy, budget planning, and employment trends in the public sector.
Key Facts
- Massachusetts has over 100,000 local government education employees.
- Public education is the largest area of local government employment in the state.
- Employment in this sector has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of people employed in local government educational services in the state of Massachusetts.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the size and stability of the public education workforce, which is important for understanding state and local education policy, budgets, and employment trends.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of local government entities by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to analyze education funding, labor market conditions, and the size of the public sector in Massachusetts.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the regular update schedule and potential revisions of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Massachusetts (SMU25000009093161101SA), retrieved from FRED.