Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford MA-NH NECTA Division
Laborforce, Employment and Unemployment
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Month | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 2024 | 197794 | 190691 | 7103 | 3.6 |
| 02 | 2024 | 194805 | 187561 | 7244 | 3.7 |
| 01 | 2024 | 195710 | 188900 | 6810 | 3.5 |
| Annual | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2023 | 194206 | 187795 | 6411 | 3.3 |
| Average | 2022 | 194643 | 187764 | 6879 | 3.5 |
| Average | 2021 | 194909 | 185009 | 9900 | 5.1 |
| Average | 2020 | 195616 | 178516 | 17100 | 8.7 |
| Average | 2019 | 200765 | 194800 | 5965 | 3.0 |
| Average | 2018 | 198682 | 191909 | 6773 | 3.4 |
| Average | 2017 | 193181 | 185854 | 7327 | 3.8 |
| Average | 2016 | 186902 | 179336 | 7566 | 4.0 |
| Average | 2015 | 183747 | 174904 | 8843 | 4.8 |
| Average | 2014 | 182002 | 171394 | 10608 | 5.8 |
| Average | 2013 | 179508 | 167326 | 12182 | 6.8 |
| Average | 2012 | 179830 | 167131 | 12699 | 7.1 |
| Average | 2011 | 177871 | 164577 | 13294 | 7.5 |
| Average | 2010 | 178745 | 163781 | 14964 | 8.4 |
Current Employment Estimates
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Industry | Mar-2024 | Feb-2024 | Mar-2023 | Net Change Prior Month | Net Change Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nonfarm | 156,600 | 155,800 | 156,000 | 800 | 600 |
| Total private | 131,000 | 130,400 | 131,600 | 600 | -600 |
| Goods-producing | 34,100 | 33,900 | 34,700 | 200 | -600 |
| Service-providing | 122,500 | 121,900 | 121,300 | 600 | 1,200 |
| Private service-providing | 96,900 | 96,500 | 96,900 | 400 | 0 |
| Mining, Logging, and Construction | 9,100 | 8,900 | 9,400 | 200 | -300 |
| Manufacturing | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,300 | 0 | -300 |
| Durable goods | 17,400 | 17,600 | 18,000 | -200 | -600 |
| Computer and electronic products | 8,700 | 8,800 | 8,900 | -100 | -200 |
| Trade, transportation, and utilities | 24,200 | 24,100 | 24,800 | 100 | -600 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5,900 | 5,900 | 6,000 | 0 | -100 |
| Retail trade | 12,700 | 12,500 | 12,800 | 200 | -100 |
| Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities | 5,600 | 5,700 | 6,000 | -100 | -400 |
| Information | 2,900 | 2,900 | 3,300 | 0 | -400 |
| Financial activities | 4,100 | 4,100 | 4,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Professional and business services | 23,800 | 24,000 | 24,200 | -200 | -400 |
| Education and health services | 25,400 | 25,200 | 24,100 | 200 | 1,300 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 11,800 | 11,600 | 11,900 | 200 | -100 |
| Other services | 4,700 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 100 | 200 |
| Government | 25,600 | 25,400 | 24,400 | 200 | 1,200 |
| Federal | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,600 | 0 | 200 |
| State government | 8,100 | 8,000 | 7,700 | 100 | 400 |
| Local government | 15,700 | 15,600 | 15,100 | 100 | 600 |
Occupational Wage Data
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