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When working with data from the Modeled Wage Estimates (MWE), each series available will be assigned a specific series ID code. These codes are 29 digits long with each part corresponding to a feature of that series. Using the codes listed below, users can put together each portion of any series ID used in the MWE.
Understanding the different components of series IDs allows users to quickly find series using the Series ID shortcut, create custom database query code using the BLS Public Data API, and reference IDs in existing literature. Series ID codes are used for more programs than the MWE; the Series ID Format page contains information on each ID format used by any BLS program.