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Handbook of Methods Employment Projections Overview

Employment Projections: Overview

The Employment Projections (EP) program publishes 10-year projections of national employment by industry and occupation based on analysis of historical and current economic data for the labor market, the macroeconomy, and industrial activity.

Quick Facts: Employment Projections
Subject areas Employment
Key measures
  • Education, training, and experience
  • Projected employment
  • Projected labor force measures
How the data are obtained Multiple data sources
Classification Demographic, Industry, Occupation
Classification system

Occupations in the projections use the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Industries in the projections use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Periodicity of data availability Annual
Geographic detail National
Scope Government, Private sector
Revision Information

No significant revisions
Key products
Program webpage
Last Modified Date: September 10, 2025