Figure 9. Total nonagricultural wage and salary employment (in millions), 1998–2018 and projected 2028

Year

Employment

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

2017

147.2

2018

149.8

2028 projected

157.7

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.