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A data chart image of Nonfarm payroll employment up in 20 states from August 2024 to August 2025
Nonfarm payroll employment up in 20 states from August 2024 to August 2025
September 30, 2025

From August 2024 to August 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 20 states and was essentially unchanged in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

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September 29, 2025
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A look at manufacturing occupations for National Manufacturing Day

From automobiles, batteries, and carpets to x-ray equipment, yogurt, and zippers—American manufacturers of these and myriad other products accounted for about 12.8 million jobs in May 2024. In recognition of National Manufacturing Day, the first Friday in October, we take a look at employment and wages of the most common occupations in manufacturing industries.

September 26, 2025
A data chart image of People born from 1957 to 1964 held an average of 12.9 jobs from ages 18 to 58
People born from 1957 to 1964 held an average of 12.9 jobs from ages 18 to 58

People born between 1957 and 1964 held an average of 12.9 jobs from ages 18 to 58. Over 40 percent of these jobs were held from ages 18 to 24.

September 25, 2025
A data chart image of U.S. export prices rose 3.4 percent over the year ended August 2025
U.S. export prices rose 3.4 percent over the year ended August 2025

Prices for U.S. exports increased 3.4 percent from August 2024 to August 2025, while prices for U.S. imports were unchanged.

September 24, 2025
A data chart image of Employee benefits cost employers $13.58 per hour for private industry workers in June 2025
Employee benefits cost employers $13.58 per hour for private industry workers in June 2025

Total compensation for civilian workers averaged $48.05 per hour worked in June 2025, as costs for private industry workers averaged $45.65 per hour worked and state and local government workers averaged $63.94 per hour worked.

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