Find economic data and labor market information for Massachusetts, including employment and wage data, unemployment and labor force participation rates, projections, industry and occupational statistics and other workforce statistical information by different labor market areas.
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Department of Economic Research Data Index
Table of Contents
Unemployment and Labor Force Data
Interactive Unemployment Rate Data Visualizations & Dashboards
Explore unemployment data in Massachusetts using interactive data visualizations and dashboards from the Department of Economic Research
Unemployment Rates in Massachusetts, Regions, and Cities/Towns
See the unemployment rate for Massachusetts and other geographies in interactive data visualizations, plus definitions and other information about the unemployment rate.
Labor Force and Unemployment Data (LAUS)
Information on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for Massachusetts and for each city/town and county in Massachusetts. Information is also available by Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Unemployment Insurance Claimant Profiles
Demographic summaries on MA residents claiming unemployment insurance benefits. Includes information on age, education, industry, occupation, and wage.
Weekly Unemployment Claims Data
View an Excel file containing information on initial and continued weekly UI Claims by city/town and county.
Local Unemployment Monthly Publication
Monthly publication of the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, labor force, and jobs estimates for the Massachusetts local areas.
State Unemployment Monthly Publication
Monthly publication of the state unemployment rate, labor force and jobs estimates for Massachusetts.
Municipal Labor Force and Employment Data
View local area unemployment statistics and employment for each Massachusetts city or town.
Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Information
Displays month-to-month information about the Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund including the ending balance, employer contributions, regular benefits paid, and regular claimant count.
Employment Information by Industry
Current Employment Statistics (CES)
Current Employment Statistics (CES) represent monthly estimates of employment by industry. Information is available for the state of Massachusetts.
Employment and Wage Industry Data (ES-202 / QCEW)
Information on employment and wages is available by industry for cities/towns, counties, labor market areas, Workforce Development Areas (WDA) and state-wide.
Employment and Wage Industry Data All Cities/Towns (ES-202/QCEW)
Information on employment and wages by industry for all cities and towns in Massachusetts.
Staffing Patterns by Industry
Information is available for the state of Massachusetts and for each Workforce Development Area (WDA). Select an industry and view employment and wage data for the included occupations.
Short Term Industry Projections
Industry employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various industries will change over time. These projections include information on employment and growth state-wide and by Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Long Term Industry Projections
Industry employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various industries will change over time. These projections include information on employment and growth state-wide and by Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Employment Information by Occupation
High Demand Occupations Requiring an Industry Recognized Credential
A list of in-demand occupations by region and state-wide for Massachusetts.
Occupational Employment and Wages (OEWS)
Information on employment and wages by occupation, for the state of Massachusetts and Workforce Development Areas (WDA).
Occupational Staffing Patterns
Occupational employment and wage industry staffing pattern data for the state of Massachusetts and Workforce Development Areas (WDA).
Short Term Occupational Projections
Occupational employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various occupations will change over time. These projections include information on employment, growth, wages, and required education state-wide or by Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Long Term Occupational Projections
Occupational employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various occupations will change over time. These projections include information on employment, growth, wages, and required education state-wide or by Workforce Development Area (WDA).
Information on Massachusetts Employers
Largest Employers by Area
View the largest employers by the state of Massachusetts and Workforce Development Area (WDA). This information comes from Data Axle.
Find Employers by City and NAICS
View address and contact information for businesses located in Massachusetts by city or town and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Industry. This information comes from Data Axle.
Location Data
Find Cities and Towns in an Area
Determine what geographic groupings a city/town is included in (WDA, Metro/Micropolitan Area etc.) and vice versa.
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