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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Private industry compensation costs average $44.40 per hour worked in September 2024

Employer costs for private industry workers averaged $31.25 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $13.15 for benefits in September 2024. Employer costs in establishments with less than 50 workers averaged $26.39 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $8.88 for benefits.

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12/17/2024 October job openings rates up in 12 states, down in 4; quits rates up in 11 states

12/13/2024 U.S. import prices increase 0.1% in November; export prices unchanged

12/12/2024 PPI for final demand rises 0.4% in November; goods increase 0.7%, services advance 0.2%

12/11/2024 CPI for all items rises 0.3% in November; shelter and food up

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Alternative data sources for high-tech products in the CPI

Summary of research on alternatives for improving the measurement of price changes for high-tech goods and services. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Unemployment Duration in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trends from 2019–2023 and how the length of a job search may vary by demographics, occupation, and geography. read more

COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

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The Oyster Stuffing Index

Americans enjoy many Thanksgiving traditions. BLS took a dive into some culinary favorites from around the country. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Disability among workers with nonstandard work agreements

Examining the relationship between subsets of nonstandard forms of employment and worker disability status. read more

CAREER OUTLOOK

Four different scenarios of miliary service members working in their field.

From military to civilian: Career options

Around 200,000 servicemembers leave the military each year. Explore career options with projected fast growth that pay well. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Nov 2024

Unemployment Rate:
4.2% in Nov 2024

Payroll Employment:
+227,000(p) in Nov 2024

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.13(p) in Nov 2024

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.4%(p) in Nov 2024

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

Productivity:
+2.2% in 3rd Qtr of 2024

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.1% in Nov 2024

U.S. Export Price Index:
unchanged in Nov 2024