Bureau of Labor Statistics

A chart of employment data from August 2025 through August 2026

2026 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, updated monthly.

A chart of employment data from December 2024 through December 2025

2025 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, updated monthly.

Employment data through December 2024

2024 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, updated monthly.

2022 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison, updated monthly.

2021 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison, updated monthly.

These Cities Are Tops for STEM Job Growth

Newcomers as well as perennial leaders are featured in the annual ranking from RCLCO and CapRidge Partners.

2020 Employment Picture

The latest year-over-year comparison of employed and unemployed persons by occupation, updated monthly.

June Unemployment Figures Reveal Silver Lining

With 4.8 million jobs added in June, unemployment fell to 11.1 percent. A breakdown of metro- and state-level data, however, offers a more nuanced view.

Unemployment Claims Hit 16.8M in 3 Weeks

With an additional 6.6 million claims reported this morning, the figures paint a telling image of what’s expected this month.

US Loses 701K Jobs in March, Unemployment Climbs to 4.4%

Ending a steady streak of gains, the new figures are a strong hint at what’s to come in April.