Many of the leading measures of how the economy is performing involve employment. The number of new jobs and the unemployment rate are regularly cited in the news, but they’re just part of the picture. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the primary agency for reporting these metrics, plus hours worked, wages earned, and more. This data not only highlights how people are employed in the American economy, but also provides context about individual industries as well as states, counties, and cities.
What does the typical American worker make every year?
How do wages change by occupation?
Which industries increased in jobs? Which industries lost jobs?
How many people are earning the federal minimum wage?
What does the “unemployment rate” mean?
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