Figure 8. Total nonagricultural wage and salary employment, 1996-2016 and projected 2026
| Year |
Total nonfarm (millions) |
|
1996
|
120.5 |
|
1997
|
123.6 |
|
1998
|
126.9 |
|
1999
|
129.9 |
|
2000
|
132.7 |
|
2001
|
132.7 |
|
2002
|
131.3 |
|
2003
|
131.0 |
|
2004
|
132.5 |
|
2005
|
134.8 |
|
2006
|
137.2 |
|
2007
|
138.8 |
|
2008
|
138.0 |
|
2009
|
132.0 |
|
2010
|
131.0 |
|
2011
|
132.6 |
|
2012
|
134.9 |
|
2013
|
137.1 |
|
2014
|
139.7 |
|
2015
|
142.6 |
|
2016
|
145.0 |
|
Projected 2026
|
155.7 |