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The Department of Economic Research (DER) produces and distributes various data, research, analysis, and additional resources to state and regional policymakers, workforce development agencies, and others interested in better understanding the Massachusetts labor market.

Access Labor Market Information Data

Explore employment, wage, and labor force data for Massachusetts and its regions, including data by occupation and industry.

Unemployment Data

Occupational Data

Latest State-wide & Local Unemployment and Jobs Estimates

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Review Research Reports

DER’s research reports offer state-wide and regional economic analysis and key insights to inform decision-making.

2025 Barriers to Employment Report

High Demand Occupations Requiring an Industry Recognized Credential

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Explore Data Visualizations

Use DER’s interactive data dashboards to customize data visualizations, identify trends, and make comparisons.

Unemployment Rate Dashboards

Employment Projections Dashboards

Demographic LMI Dashboards

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Additional Resources

Understanding Labor Market Information

Resources designed to help jobseekers, employers, and the public understand and navigate labor market data.

Labor Market Information 101

Labor Market Information for Jobseekers

Labor Market Information for Employers

Data Access & Frequently Asked Questions

Resources that provide access to datasets, data release schedules, and commonly requested information.

Index of Available DER Data

2025 Data Release Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Resources

Other resources and tools to help inform you of the Massachusetts labor market.

Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF)

OEWS Collection for Employers

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economicresearch@mass.gov

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Department of Economic Research

100 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

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