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Productivity Statistics

Welcome to the step-by-step guide on how to use the Productivity Statistics one-screen query system

This tool lets users query the BLS databases for productivity statistics. Make a selection for each characteristic in the order listed. As you make your selection, the remaining characteristics will filter to show only choices where data are available. After you've finished finding the characteristics you need, the OPT Data Products section will list the available productivity data. Click on any item to view it. If you would like to start a new search, you may select "Clear selection."

1. Coverage Search Box

Type all or part of a search string in the search text box. The contents of the box will filter to show only those options that contain the search string.

2. Select Coverage

Click on one or more of the options shown to select coverage. The options for the remaining characteristics will change to show you which data series are available. To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl/Command button, and click the desired options.

3. Sector Search Box

Type all or part of a search string in the search text box. The contents of the box will filter to show only those options that contain the search string.

4. Select Sector

Click on one or more of the options shown to select a sector. The options for the remaining characteristics will change to show you which data series are available. To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl/Command button, and click the desired options.

5. Industry Search Box

Type all or part of a search string in the search text box. The contents of the box will filter to show only those options that contain the search string.

6. Select Industry

Click on one or more of the options shown to select an industry. The options for the remaining characteristics will change to show you which data series are available. To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl/Command button, and click the desired options.

7. Measure Group Search Box

Type all or part of a search string in the search text box. The contents of the box will filter to show only those options that contain the search string.

8. Select Measure Group

Click on one or more of the options shown to select a measure group. The options for the remaining characteristics will change to show you which data series are available. To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl/Command button, and click the desired options.

9. Measure Search Box

Type all or part of a search string in the search text box. The contents of the box will filter to show only those options that contain the search string.

10. Select Measure

Click on one or more of the options shown to select a measure. The options for the remaining characteristics will change to show you which data series are available. To select multiple options, hold the Ctrl/Command button, and click the desired options.

11. OPT Data Products

You must make a selection for each of the characteristics in the order listed. Once you have selected all of the characteristics, the "OPT Data Products" table lists the available options for data. Select one to retrieve the data.

 

Last Modified Date: February 13, 2019