Central MA WDA
Laborforce, Employment and Unemployment
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Month | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2023 | 314589 | 306160 | 8429 | 2.7 |
| 09 | 2023 | 312612 | 304604 | 8008 | 2.6 |
| 08 | 2023 | 314716 | 305407 | 9309 | 3.0 |
| 07 | 2023 | 314322 | 304963 | 9359 | 3.0 |
| 06 | 2023 | 315112 | 306080 | 9032 | 2.9 |
| 05 | 2023 | 313101 | 305898 | 7203 | 2.3 |
| 04 | 2023 | 314701 | 306979 | 7722 | 2.5 |
| 03 | 2023 | 318400 | 305652 | 12748 | 4.0 |
| 02 | 2023 | 322017 | 307905 | 14112 | 4.4 |
| 01 | 2023 | 321071 | 307818 | 13253 | 4.1 |
| Annual | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2022 | 319513 | 307239 | 12273 | 3.8 |
| Average | 2021 | 319800 | 301927 | 17874 | 5.6 |
| Average | 2020 | 319448 | 290255 | 29193 | 9.1 |
| Average | 2019 | 325579 | 315079 | 10500 | 3.2 |
| Average | 2018 | 325513 | 313688 | 11825 | 3.6 |
| Average | 2017 | 318763 | 306186 | 12577 | 3.9 |
| Average | 2016 | 310069 | 297162 | 12908 | 4.2 |
| Average | 2015 | 308472 | 293171 | 15301 | 5.0 |
| Average | 2014 | 308051 | 289635 | 18416 | 6.0 |
| Average | 2013 | 303351 | 282339 | 21012 | 6.9 |
| Average | 2012 | 302984 | 281730 | 21254 | 7.0 |
| Average | 2011 | 302183 | 279880 | 22304 | 7.4 |
| Average | 2010 | 301793 | 276693 | 25100 | 8.3 |
Occupational Wage Data
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