Labor Force and Unemployment Data
Labor force and unemployment data is estimated each month. Information is produced on the labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the United States, the Commonwealth and for each Labor Market Area (LMA), Workforce Development Area (WDA), city and town, and county in Massachusetts. Use the data tool below to obtain labor force and unemployment data by area and time period.
NOTE TO DATA USERS: As of March 8, 2024 statewide unemployment rate and labor force estimates have been revised from 2019 through 2023. As of April 23, 2024 local unemployment rates have been revised for 2019 through 2023.
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Town Comparison
Workforce Area Comparison
County Comparison
Labor Area Comparison
Labor Force And Unemployment Town Index
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Data Tool
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Select the Area TypeChoose an area type from the list. When State is selected, the Massachusetts data will be compared to the United States data.
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Select the Specific Geographic AreaIf you are selecting cities or towns, you may select up to ten cities or towns by holding down 'ctrl' key as you select each option and then click the link to continue.
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Select the Time PeriodChoose the time period.
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Seasonally adjusted data may be available based on the criteria you selected above.Seasonally Adjusted
Not Seasonally Adjusted
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