| Labor Force Estimates (Seasonally Adjusted) | March
2019 | Rank | 2018
Ann. Avg. | Rank | 2013
Ann. Avg. | Rank |
|---|
| Total Labor Force | 3,414,389 | 16 | 3,381,713 | 16 | 3,188,406 | 15 | | Employed | 3,291,068 | 16 | 3,265,580 | 16 | 2,944,275 | 15 | | Unemployed | 123,321 | 15 | 116,133 | 17 | 244,131 | 12 | | Unemployment Rate | 3.6 | 29 | 3.4 | 32 | 7.7 | 15 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Labor Force Characteristics in 2018
Based on Noninstitutional Population, Age 16 and Over | Total
(000) | Rank | Percent
of Total | Rank | % of Pop.
in Category | Rank |
|---|
| Total Labor Force | 3,412 | 15 | 100.0 % | | 65.4 % | 17 | Men
Women
| 1,837
1,575
| 15
16
| 53.8 %
46.2 %
| 11
40
| 72.5 %
58.7 %
| 13
23
| | Employment | 3,293 | 15 | 100.0 % | | 63.1 % | 16 | Men
Women
| 1,775
1,518
| 15
15
| 53.9 %
46.1 %
| 10
42
| 70.0 %
56.6 %
| 12
23
| | Unemployment | 119 | 17 | 100.0 % | | 2.3 % | 26 | Men
Women
| 62
57
| 18
17
| 52.1 %
47.9 %
| 32
19
| 2.4 %
2.1 %
| 33
27
| | Unemployment Rate | 3.5 | 31 | | Men
Women
| 3.4
3.6
| 34
30
| |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Occupational Employment and Wages in 2018
(SOC classification system) | Number | Rank | Percent
of Total | Rank | Median
Annual Wage | Rank |
|---|
| All Occupations | 3,048,100 | 15 | 100.0% | | 35,730 | 36 | | Management Occupations | 143,700 | 19 | 4.7 % | 28 | 84,290 | 40 | | Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 117,830 | 22 | 3.9 % | 42 | 59,540 | 40 | | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 59,060 | 21 | 1.9 % | 35 | 70,990 | 37 | | Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 50,580 | 20 | 1.7 % | 27 | 69,720 | 44 | | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 19,600 | 22 | 0.6 % | 38 | 54,830 | 43 | | Community and Social Services Occupations | 39,190 | 20 | 1.3 % | 39 | 39,540 | 40 | | Legal Occupations | 15,440 | 21 | 0.5 % | 40 | 64,500 | 34 | | Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 164,670 | 18 | 5.4 % | 42 | 42,060 | 44 | | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 30,630 | 24 | 1.0 % | 38 | 38,670 | 36 | | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 195,120 | 15 | 6.4 % | 20 | 59,310 | 38 | | Healthcare Support Occupations | 81,820 | 17 | 2.7 % | 31 | 28,540 | 34 | | Protective Service Occupations | 59,710 | 19 | 2.0 % | 35 | 37,550 | 35 | | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 280,950 | 15 | 9.2 % | 25 | 19,870 | 38 | | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,850 | 17 | 2.8 % | 43 | 25,290 | 32 | | Personal Care and Service Occupations | 81,330 | 22 | 2.7 % | 45 | 22,290 | 37 | | Sales and Related Occupations | 286,330 | 18 | 9.4 % | 41 | 25,860 | 38 | | Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 420,780 | 18 | 13.8 % | 44 | 33,570 | 35 | | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 3,710 | 29 | 0.1 % | 36 | 28,430 | 38 | | Construction and Extraction Occupations | 121,940 | 17 | 4.0 % | 27 | 46,630 | 24 | | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 131,960 | 13 | 4.3 % | 16 | 42,990 | 39 | | Production Occupations | 388,180 | 6 | 12.7 % | 1 | 35,410 | 30 | | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 269,730 | 13 | 8.8 % | 5 | 31,980 | 33 |
May '2018' Estimates
N/A = Not available
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Unions | Number | Rank | % of
All Workers | Rank |
|---|
| Members of Unions | | 2018 | 269,000 | 15 | 8.8% | 29 | | 2017 | 266,000 | 15 | 8.9% | 27 | | 2016 | 304,000 | 14 | 10.4% | 24 | | 2015 | 283,000 | 14 | 10.0% | 25 | | 2014 | 299,000 | 15 | 10.7% | 24 | | 2013 | 249,000 | 15 | 9.3% | 28 | | 2012 | 246,000 | 15 | 9.1% | 28 | | 2011 | 302,000 | 15 | 11.3% | 22 | | 2010 | 279,000 | 15 | 10.9% | 25 | | 2009 | 277,000 | 15 | 10.6% | 27 | | 2008 | 349,000 | 14 | 12.4% | 21 | | % Chg. 2008 to 2018 | -22.9 % | 47 | | | Represented by Unions | | 2018 | 283,000 | 15 | 9.3% | 30 | | 2017 | 289,000 | 15 | 9.7% | 29 | | 2016 | 335,000 | 14 | 11.4% | 24 | | 2015 | 319,000 | 14 | 11.3% | 26 | | 2014 | 335,000 | 14 | 12.0% | 25 | | 2013 | 275,000 | 15 | 10.3% | 30 | | 2012 | 269,000 | 15 | 10.0% | 30 | | 2011 | 333,000 | 15 | 12.4% | 26 | | 2010 | 313,000 | 15 | 12.2% | 25 | | 2009 | 319,000 | 15 | 12.2% | 27 | | 2008 | 386,000 | 14 | 13.7% | 24 | | % Chg. 2008 to 2018 | -26.7 % | 45 | |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
CES Not Seasonally Adjusted Employment in March 2019
NAICS based data by place of work | Employment | Percent
of Total | Rank | % Change
March 2018 | Rank |
|---|
| 00 | Total Nonfarm | 3,156,400 | 100.0 % | | 1.1 % | 20 | | 05 | Total Private | 2,717,400 | 86.1 % | 8 | 1.3 % | 21 | | 06 | Goods Producing | 687,300 | 21.8 % | 1 | 1.3 % | 31 | | 07 | Service-Providing | 2,469,100 | 78.2 % | 51 | 1.1 % | 17 | | 08 | Private Service Providing | 2,030,100 | 64.3 % | 44 | 1.2 % | 19 | | 10 | Natural Resources and Mining | 6,100 | 0.2 % | 23 | 1.7 % | 18 | | 15 | Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction | 145,200 | 4.6 % | 28 | 4.6 % | 13 | | 20 | Construction | 139,100 | 4.4 % | 26 | 4.7 % | 11 | | 30 | Manufacturing | 542,100 | 17.2 % | 1 | 0.5 % | 37 | | 40 | Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 593,500 | 18.8 % | 21 | 0.7 % | 20 | | 50 | Information | 28,200 | 0.9 % | 48 | -5.4 % | 45 | | 55 | Financial Activities | 136,700 | 4.3 % | 44 | -0.6 % | 40 | | 60 | Professional and Business Services | 343,300 | 10.9 % | 40 | 1.4 % | 21 | | 65 | Educational and Health Services | 491,800 | 15.6 % | 25 | 3.4 % | 4 | | 70 | Leisure and Hospitality | 304,200 | 9.6 % | 37 | 0.3 % | 37 | | 80 | Other Services | 132,400 | 4.2 % | 11 | 1.1 % | 22 | | 90 | Government | 439,000 | 13.9 % | 44 | 0.4 % | 22 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Survey (CES) |
| Annual Covered Employment and Wages over Time (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | Average Wage
per Job (*adj) | Rank | % of U.S.
Avg Wage |
|---|
| 2017 | 164,727 | 3,018,177 | $46,192 | 35 | 83.4 % | | 2016 | 162,216 | 2,987,091 | $45,540 | 38 | 83.2 % | | 2015 | 159,303 | 2,941,991 | $45,404 | 39 | 82.9 % | | 2014 | 158,333 | 2,890,758 | $44,060 | 39 | 82.8 % | | 2013 | 159,320 | 2,849,311 | $43,835 | 38 | 83.6 % | | 2012 | 160,058 | 2,812,347 | $44,029 | 37 | 83.7 % | | 2011 | 159,691 | 2,755,826 | $43,859 | 37 | 83.8 % | | 2010 | 158,215 | 2,709,831 | $44,128 | 37 | 84.0 % | | 2009 | 159,973 | 2,705,331 | $43,726 | 37 | 84.0 % | | 2008 | 160,940 | 2,872,442 | $43,721 | 34 | 84.3 % | | 2007 | 159,198 | 2,905,725 | $44,366 | 33 | 84.4 % | | 10-Year Change | 5,529 | 112,452 | -$1,826 | | | | 10-Year Percent Change | 3.5 % | 3.9 % | 4.1 % | | |
*Adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Disclosable Data; N/A = Not Available
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs and Avg. Wage in 2017 | Establishments | Jobs | Percent
of Total | Annual Average Wage
per Job | Rank |
|---|
| Total Covered Employment and Wages | 164,727 | 3,018,177 | 100.0 % | $46,192 | 35 | | Private | 159,129 | 2,627,391 | 87.1 % | $46,424 | 34 | | Agri., forestry, hunting | 1,855 | 15,329 | 0.5 % | $38,331 | 14 | | Mining | 328 | 5,744 | 0.2 % | $71,121 | 27 | | Construction | 14,839 | 138,040 | 4.6 % | $57,099 | 27 | | Manufacturing | 8,556 | 531,312 | 17.6 % | $61,118 | 22 | | Wholesale trade | 14,143 | 119,289 | 4.0 % | $65,937 | 32 | | Retail trade | 20,372 | 333,064 | 11.0 % | $27,406 | 42 | | Transportation, warehousing | 6,440 | 140,364 | 4.7 % | $45,673 | 41 | | Utilities | 511 | 15,690 | 0.5 % | $89,848 | 30 | | Information | 2,296 | 37,718 | 1.2 % | $53,435 | 41 | | Finance and Insurance | 9,980 | 97,041 | 3.2 % | $69,220 | 37 | | Real Estate, rental, leasing | 6,227 | 34,872 | 1.2 % | $43,987 | 33 | | Professional, technical services | 18,369 | 115,099 | 3.8 % | $67,650 | 40 | | Mgmt. of companies, enterprises | 1,256 | 34,483 | 1.1 % | $98,049 | 33 | | Administrative, waste services | 9,480 | 187,771 | 6.2 % | $31,829 | 46 | | Educational services | 3,188 | 249,348 | 8.3 % | $41,643 | 41 | | Health care, social assistance | 13,512 | 432,717 | 14.3 % | $48,262 | 31 | | Arts, entertainment, recreation | 2,227 | 43,266 | 1.4 % | $32,503 | 22 | | Accommodation and food services | 13,108 | 267,824 | 8.9 % | $15,966 | 47 | | Other services, exc. public admin. | 13,129 | 87,118 | 2.9 % | $31,908 | 45 | | Public administration | 2,810 | 129,367 | 4.3 % | $46,384 | 45 |
D = Non-Disclosable Data; N/A = Not Available
Note: Industries are NAICS-based.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
BEA Major Sectors
in 2018 (by place of work) | 2018 Earnings ($000) | Avg Earnings
per Job | Rank | 2018 Jobs | Percent
of Total
in State | Percent
of Total
in U.S. |
|---|
| | Total by place of work | $220,936,860 | $56,754 | 26 | 3,892,885 | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | | | Wage and Salary | $154,549,216 | $48,523 | 35 | 3,185,079 | 81.8 % | 77.4 % | | | Proprietors | $29,440,981 | $41,595 | 12 | 707,806 | 18.2 % | 22.6 % | | | Farm | $646,775 | $12,936 | 20 | 49,999 | 1.3 % | 0.9 % | | | Nonfarm | $28,794,206 | $43,773 | 8 | 657,807 | 16.9 % | 21.7 % | | | Farm | $1,087,116 | $17,454 | 25 | 62,284 | 1.6 % | 1.3 % | | | Nonfarm | $219,849,744 | $57,393 | 27 | 3,830,601 | 98.4 % | 98.7 % | | | Private | $193,969,946 | $57,287 | 20 | 3,385,933 | 87.0 % | 86.2 % | | | Forestry, fishing, etc. | $590,643 | $60,529 | 2 | 9,758 | 0.3 % | 0.5 % | | 21 | Mining | $631,767 | $48,029 | 22 | 13,154 | 0.3 % | 0.8 % | | 22 | Utilities | $1,960,006 | $129,776 | 22 | 15,103 | 0.4 % | 0.3 % | | 23 | Construction | $13,715,833 | $66,407 | 29 | 206,542 | 5.3 % | 5.4 % | | 31-33 | Manufacturing | $45,086,099 | $81,721 | 16 | 551,708 | 14.2 % | 6.8 % | | 42 | Wholesale Trade | $10,939,132 | $85,475 | 23 | 127,980 | 3.3 % | 3.3 % | | 44-45 | Retail Trade | $13,269,861 | $33,091 | 30 | 401,007 | 10.3 % | 9.8 % | | 48-49 | Trans. and warehousing | $9,891,639 | $59,546 | 28 | 166,118 | 4.3 % | 3.9 % | | 51 | Information | $2,542,950 | $63,808 | 37 | 39,853 | 1.0 % | 1.7 % | | 52 | Finance and insurance | $10,169,864 | $65,867 | 27 | 154,399 | 4.0 % | 5.4 % | | 53 | Real Estate and rental and leasing | $10,010,922 | $69,650 | 2 | 143,732 | 3.7 % | 4.6 % | | 54 | Professional, technical services | $13,240,198 | $75,121 | 29 | 176,251 | 4.5 % | 7.0 % | | 55 | Management of companies, enterprises | $4,338,115 | $111,140 | 26 | 39,033 | 1.0 % | 1.4 % | | 56 | Administrative and waste services | $8,986,354 | $38,524 | 38 | 233,264 | 6.0 % | 6.2 % | | 61 | Educational services | $3,095,569 | $36,068 | 28 | 85,826 | 2.2 % | 2.4 % | | 62 | Health care, social assistance | $28,483,297 | $64,288 | 14 | 443,058 | 11.4 % | 11.3 % | | 71 | Arts, entertainment, and recreation | $2,102,326 | $28,966 | 23 | 72,578 | 1.9 % | 2.3 % | | 72 | Accommodation and food services | $6,493,523 | $23,165 | 43 | 280,321 | 7.2 % | 7.5 % | | 81 | Other services, exc. public admin. | $8,421,848 | $37,224 | 32 | 226,248 | 5.8 % | 5.7 % | | NA | Gov. and gov. enterprises | $25,879,798 | $58,200 | 49 | 444,668 | 11.4 % | 12.4 % |
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable
Note: Major sectors are NAICS-based.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) |