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Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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2024 QCEW Coverage
| Year | Area Type | Ownership | Industry | Annual Average Establishments | Annual Average Employment | Annual Total Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nation | Total Covered | Total, all industries | 12,057,371 | 154,990,441 | $11,714,940,541,109 |
| 2024 | Nation | Federal Government | Total, all industries | 61,243 | 3,001,207 | $305,932,721,377 |
| 2024 | Nation | State Government | Total, all industries | 72,924 | 4,819,889 | $389,317,264,617 |
| 2024 | Nation | Local Government | Total, all industries | 172,317 | 14,599,573 | $964,209,119,053 |
| 2024 | Nation | Private | Total, all industries | 11,750,888 | 132,569,771 | $10,055,481,436,062 |
Last Modified Date: September 9, 2025