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Announcement
The 2023 Consumer Expenditures news release scheduled to be released on September 10, 2024, was rescheduled to Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET to correct an error found prior to publication. We apologize for the inconvenience.
2023 Consumer Expenditures news release rescheduled.
Sep
10
Private industry compensation costs average $43.94 per hour worked in June 2024
Employer costs for private industry workers averaged $30.90 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $13.04 per hour for benefits in June 2024. Employer costs in the hospitals industry averaged $44.73 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $22.90 per hour for benefits.
09/06/2024
Payroll employment rises by 142,000 in August; unemployment rate changes little at 4.2%
09/05/2024
Productivity increases 2.5% in Q2 2024; unit labor costs increase 0.4% (annual rates)
09/04/2024
County Employment and Wages (QCEW) database now fully updated through 1st quarter 2024
09/04/2024
July job openings and hires change little; total separations increase
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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW
Labor force and macroeconomic projections overview, 2023–33
The labor force is projected to grow 0.4 percent annually, while the population is projected to grow 0.6 percent annually. read more
BLS REPORTS
A profile of the working poor, 2022
Of the 37.9 million people living under the poverty level in 2022, 6.4 million were among the “working poor." read more
THE ECONOMICS DAILY
Nonprofits accounted for 12.8 million jobs in 2022
Employment, wage, and establishment data for nonprofits now available for 2018–22. read more
HURRICANE FLOOD ZONES
Hurricane Debby
Employment, wages, and establishment data in hurricane flood zones on the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. read more
THE ECONOMICS DAILY
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In celebration of the 2024 Summer Games, this article explores common sports and exercise activities. read more
Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Jul 2024
Unemployment Rate:
4.2% in Aug 2024
Payroll Employment:
+142,000(p) in Aug 2024
Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.14(p) in Aug 2024
Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.1%(p) in Jul 2024
Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 2nd Qtr of 2024
Productivity:
+2.5%(r) in 2nd Qtr of 2024
U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.1% in Jul 2024
U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.7% in Jul 2024
Historical Data
News Release
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