Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

With 12.1 million jobs added since President Biden took office and a monthly average of 356,000 jobs over the past three months, we began 2023 with more strong, steady job growth that benefits workers and their families.

Union membership grew in the U.S. last year by more than a quarter of a million workers. Here's what the numbers mean.

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 263,000 jobs in the month of November, and the unemployment rate remained close to a historic low mark at 3.7%.  

This month, we are highlighting labor market outcomes for Hispanic or Latino workers.

Exploring your options? The CareerInfo app helps you find data and info about employment, pay, job outlook, how to get started, work environment and more for hundreds of occupations.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner's Corner Blog on May 25,2022 May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, so let’s take a closer look at national employment statistics for Asians and for Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. We’ll focus on how labor market conditions for these groups continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This month, the economy added 390,000 jobs, with a 3-month moving average of 408,000. Job growth remains steady.

Helping people manage their health and wellness is an important job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that, from 2020 to 2030, employment in some of these occupations will grow faster than the average for all occupations (7.7%). If you’re curious about fast-growing careers related to health and wellness, check out these eight occupations.

June is National Great Outdoors Month, a time to celebrate the world around us. Check out these 10 occupations for which the outdoors is the office.

Looking for a fast-paced career helping others? Check out these jobs in emergency medical services, which typically need less than a bachelor’s degree for entry and are projected to grow about as fast as or faster than the average for the total economy.