All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services in Washington

Not Seasonally Adjusted

SMU53000006054130001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

42.50

Year-over-Year Change

2.66%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the total nonfarm employment level in the U.S. without adjusting for typical seasonal patterns. This provides an unadjusted view of employment changes that is useful for economists and policymakers.

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' employment series from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the total number of nonfarm payroll jobs in the United States on a monthly basis. This raw, unadjusted data allows for analysis of actual changes in employment levels over time, in contrast to the seasonally adjusted figures.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses and government agencies.

Historical Context

The non-seasonally adjusted employment figures are used by economists, analysts, and policymakers to understand the underlying trends in the labor market.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. had over 155 million nonfarm payroll jobs as of the latest report.
  • Employment levels typically decline in January due to seasonal factors.
  • The not seasonally adjusted data provides a more volatile but unbiased view of employment trends.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the total number of nonfarm payroll jobs in the United States on a monthly basis, without adjusting for typical seasonal patterns.

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

A: The non-seasonally adjusted employment data provides an unbiased view of actual changes in the labor market, which is useful for economists, analysts, and policymakers to understand underlying trends.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses and government agencies.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The not seasonally adjusted employment figures are used by economists, analysts, and policymakers to analyze the current state and direction of the labor market.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The not seasonally adjusted employment data is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical delay of a few weeks from the end of the reference period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU53000006054130001), retrieved from FRED.