Department of Economic Research Reports & Releases

Monthly publication of the state unemployment rate, labor force and jobs estimates for Massachusetts.

Monthly publication of the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, labor force, and jobs estimates for the Massachusetts local areas.

View monthly data on the Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF) including the balance, employer contributions, claimant count, and benefits paid.

Quarterly UITF Reports are issued in January, April, and August. An Annual UITF Report is also issued in October.

Analysis of the mechanisms that shape labor market participation among Massachusetts youth and young adults, with a focus on how structural, demographic, and regional barriers influence employment outcomes.

This report analyzes the employment landscape for individuals with disabilities within the Massachusetts state government, using data from the American Community Survey (ACS, 2018-2022) and the Massachusetts Human Resource Division (HRD) Diversity Dashboard (through Q4 FY2024). Published in March of 2025.

This report examines how benefit cliffs—instances where increased earnings lead to a net decrease in total income due to the loss of public benefits—impact the employment decisions of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts. Published in March of 2025.

A list of in-demand occupations by region and state-wide for Massachusetts requiring an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC). Published February 2025.

An overview of skills barriers and geographic barriers to employment in Massachusetts.

Analysis of return-to-work barriers for workers, including labor market trends, industry sectors, demographics, and workforce development programs

An overview of labor and workforce development activities funded by Workforce Information Grant (WIGS) from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. 2025 ETA Annual Performance Report

The 2024 Annual Economic Analysis Report for the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

An overview of labor and workforce development activities funded by Workforce Information Grant (WIGS) from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

The 2023 Annual Economic Analysis Report for the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

An overview of labor and workforce development activities funded by Workforce Information Grant (WIGS) from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

The 2022 Annual Economic Analysis Report for the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

An overview of labor and workforce development activities funded by Workforce Information Grant (WIGS) from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.