Lawrence-Methuen Town-Salem MA-NH NECTA Division
Laborforce, Employment and Unemployment
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Month | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 2024 | 100594 | 95919 | 4675 | 4.6 |
| 02 | 2024 | 99190 | 94454 | 4736 | 4.8 |
| 01 | 2024 | 99492 | 95081 | 4411 | 4.4 |
| Annual | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2023 | 99131 | 94887 | 4244 | 4.3 |
| Average | 2022 | 98625 | 93992 | 4633 | 4.7 |
| Average | 2021 | 99467 | 91876 | 7591 | 7.6 |
| Average | 2020 | 101006 | 88139 | 12867 | 12.7 |
| Average | 2019 | 100350 | 96289 | 4061 | 4.0 |
| Average | 2018 | 100467 | 95810 | 4657 | 4.6 |
| Average | 2017 | 98550 | 93522 | 5028 | 5.1 |
| Average | 2016 | 96484 | 91342 | 5142 | 5.3 |
| Average | 2015 | 95941 | 89712 | 6229 | 6.5 |
| Average | 2014 | 94907 | 87457 | 7450 | 7.8 |
| Average | 2013 | 94188 | 85303 | 8885 | 9.4 |
| Average | 2012 | 93646 | 84691 | 8955 | 9.6 |
| Average | 2011 | 92932 | 83592 | 9340 | 10.1 |
| Average | 2010 | 92159 | 82362 | 9797 | 10.6 |
Current Employment Estimates
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Industry | Mar-2024 | Feb-2024 | Mar-2023 | Net Change Prior Month | Net Change Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nonfarm | 83,100 | 82,700 | 83,300 | 400 | -200 |
| Total private | 73,400 | 73,100 | 73,800 | 300 | -400 |
| Goods-producing | 13,100 | 13,000 | 13,100 | 100 | 0 |
| Service-providing | 70,000 | 69,700 | 70,200 | 300 | -200 |
| Private service-providing | 60,300 | 60,100 | 60,700 | 200 | -400 |
| Mining, Logging, and Construction | 4,200 | 4,100 | 4,300 | 100 | -100 |
| Manufacturing | 8,900 | 8,900 | 8,800 | 0 | 100 |
| Trade, transportation, and utilities | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,700 | 0 | -700 |
| Information | 800 | 800 | 800 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial activities | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Professional and business services | 9,900 | 10,000 | 9,600 | -100 | 300 |
| Education and health services | 22,100 | 21,900 | 22,000 | 200 | 100 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 7,200 | 7,100 | 7,300 | 100 | -100 |
| Other services | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 9,700 | 9,600 | 9,500 | 100 | 200 |
| Federal | 500 | 500 | 500 | 0 | 0 |
| State government | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Local government | 8,200 | 8,100 | 8,000 | 100 | 200 |
Occupational Wage Data
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