All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Utah
SMU49000004300000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
73.40
Year-over-Year Change
0.69%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries in the state of Utah. It provides insight into the labor market and economic activity in this key sector.
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: Transportation and Utilities trend tracks the total employment levels in industries related to transportation, warehousing, and utilities in Utah. This data is used by economists and policymakers to assess the health and trends within this crucial infrastructure-oriented segment of the state's economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of businesses and establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Monitoring this employment trend helps inform decisions around infrastructure investment, energy policy, and economic development strategies in Utah.
Key Facts
- Utah has over 75,000 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities.
- This sector accounts for approximately 5% of total employment in the state.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 15% over the past decade in Utah.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the transportation, warehousing, and utilities industries in the state of Utah.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into a key infrastructure-oriented sector of Utah's economy, helping inform decisions around economic development, policy, and investment.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of businesses and establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Monitoring this employment trend helps policymakers and analysts assess the health and direction of Utah's transportation, warehousing, and utilities sectors, which are crucial to the state's economic infrastructure.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Utah (SMU49000004300000001), retrieved from FRED.