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CAREER OUTLOOK

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships let you earn money while learning a skill. Employment in many occupations with apprenticeships will grow as fast as or faster than the 2018–28 average. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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A look at teachers’ job requirements, employer costs, and benefits

This article explores the educational and physical requirements for teachers and highlights the cost of compensation. read more

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

Holiday employment in retail trade

Holiday employment in retail trade

This article examines seasonal employment buildups and layoffs in several retail trade industries. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Employment and wages in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership

This Spotlight looks at new data on employment, wages, and occupations in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Time use of millennials and nonmillennials

This article looks at how millennials, ages 21 to 36 in 2017, use their time and how they compare with other generations. read more

Latest Numbers

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Jan 2026 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
4.6% in Nov 2025 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+130,000(p) in Jan 2026 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.15(p) in Jan 2026 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.5%(p) in Dec 2025 News Release Historical Data

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.9% in 1st Qtr of 2025 News Release Historical Data

Productivity:
+3.3%(r) in 2nd Qtr of 2025 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.4% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.1% in Jul 2025 News Release Historical Data