| Labor Force Estimates (Seasonally Adjusted) | August
2020 | Rank | 2019
Ann. Avg. | Rank | 2014
Ann. Avg. | Rank |
|---|
| Total Labor Force | 3,360,425 | 17 | 3,387,366 | 16 | 3,224,772 | 15 | | Employed | 3,146,017 | 15 | 3,275,056 | 16 | 3,032,497 | 15 | | Unemployed | 214,408 | 19 | 112,310 | 17 | 192,275 | 17 | | Unemployment Rate | 6.4 | 36 | 3.3 | 30 | 6.0 | 26 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Labor Force Characteristics in 2019
Based on Noninstitutional Population, Age 16 and Over | Total
(000) | Rank | Percent
of Total | Rank | % of Pop.
in Category | Rank |
|---|
| Total Labor Force | 3,384 | 16 | 100.0% | | 64.6% | 19 | Men
Women
| 1,805
1,580
| 16
17
| 53.3%
46.7%
| 13
38
| 71.0%
58.6%
| 18
25
| | Employment | 3,268 | 16 | 100.0% | | 62.4% | 20 | Men
Women
| 1,739
1,529
| 16
17
| 53.2%
46.8%
| 14
38
| 68.4%
56.7%
| 17
23
| | Unemployment | 116 | 16 | 100.0% | | 2.2% | 26 | Men
Women
| 65
51
| 14
18
| 56.0%
44.0%
| 17
34
| 2.6%
1.9%
| 23
34
| | Unemployment Rate | 3.4 | 29 | | Men
Women
| 3.6
3.2
| 22
36
| |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Occupational Employment and Wages in 2019
(SOC classification system) | Number | Rank | Percent
of Total | Rank | Median
Annual Wage | Rank |
|---|
| All Occupations | 3,073,680 | 15 | 100.0% | | 36,960 | 34 | | Management Occupations | 147,080 | 19 | 4.8% | 31 | 87,340 | 39 | | Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 124,640 | 22 | 4.1% | 41 | 60,770 | 39 | | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 62,720 | 21 | 2.0% | 35 | 73,400 | 34 | | Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 53,210 | 18 | 1.7% | 25 | 72,150 | 43 | | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 22,350 | 20 | 0.7% | 33 | 61,400 | 29 | | Community and Social Services Occupations | 41,790 | 19 | 1.4% | 31 | 41,310 | 36 | | Legal Occupations | 15,280 | 22 | 0.5% | 42 | 64,110 | 39 | | Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 163,850 | 18 | 5.3% | 42 | 43,110 | 42 | | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 34,580 | 19 | 1.1% | 31 | 39,810 | 37 | | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 193,730 | 15 | 6.3% | 23 | 60,980 | 38 | | Healthcare Support Occupations | 114,240 | 19 | 3.7% | 34 | 27,660 | 34 | | Protective Service Occupations | 60,660 | 19 | 2.0% | 36 | 39,090 | 34 | | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 282,350 | 16 | 9.2% | 25 | 20,770 | 36 | | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,460 | 16 | 2.8% | 39 | 26,760 | 30 | | Personal Care and Service Occupations | 54,010 | 23 | 1.8% | 45 | 22,640 | 43 | | Sales and Related Occupations | 284,150 | 17 | 9.2% | 39 | 27,280 | 38 | | Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 369,170 | 18 | 12.0% | 48 | 35,630 | 33 | | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 3,260 | 32 | 0.1% | 34 | 30,860 | 24 | | Construction and Extraction Occupations | 127,000 | 16 | 4.1% | 28 | 47,790 | 25 | | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 133,440 | 13 | 4.3% | 16 | 44,600 | 32 | | Production Occupations | 386,740 | 6 | 12.6% | 1 | 36,540 | 28 | | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 313,990 | 13 | 10.2% | 6 | 31,950 | 29 |
May '2019' Estimates
N/A = Not available
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Unions | Number | Rank | % of
All Workers | Rank |
|---|
| Members of Unions | | 2019 | 249,000 | 16 | 8.3% | 30 | | 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 | | % Chg. 2009 to 2019 | -10.1% | 35 | | | Represented by Unions | | 2019 | 296,000 | 15 | 9.8% | 27 | | 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 | | % Chg. 2009 to 2019 | -7.2% | 33 | |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
CES Not Seasonally Adjusted Employment in August 2020
NAICS based data by place of work | Employment | Percent
of Total | Rank | % Change
August 2019 | Rank |
|---|
| 00 | Total Nonfarm | 3,056,100 | 100.0% | | -3.5% | 5 | | 05 | Total Private | 2,647,100 | 86.6% | 10 | -3.8% | 5 | | 06 | Goods Producing | 661,900 | 21.7% | 2 | -5.4% | 26 | | 07 | Service-Providing | 2,394,200 | 78.3% | 50 | -3.0% | 5 | | 08 | Private Service Providing | 1,985,200 | 65.0% | 43 | -3.2% | 5 | | 10 | Natural Resources and Mining | 5,500 | 0.2% | 25 | -9.8% | 20 | | 15 | Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction | 159,400 | 5.2% | 28 | 1.5% | 8 | | 20 | Construction | 153,900 | 5.0% | 26 | 1.9% | 9 | | 30 | Manufacturing | 502,500 | 16.4% | 2 | -7.4% | 32 | | 40 | Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 585,000 | 19.1% | 28 | -2.1% | 15 | | 50 | Information | 25,500 | 0.8% | 49 | -10.8% | 32 | | 55 | Financial Activities | 141,300 | 4.6% | 44 | -1.1% | 20 | | 60 | Professional and Business Services | 344,700 | 11.3% | 37 | -1.3% | 6 | | 65 | Educational and Health Services | 458,800 | 15.0% | 32 | -3.5% | 12 | | 70 | Leisure and Hospitality | 303,300 | 9.9% | 18 | -5.9% | 2 | | 80 | Other Services | 126,600 | 4.1% | 15 | -5.9% | 22 | | 90 | Government | 409,000 | 13.4% | 42 | -1.8% | 18 |
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 |
|---|
| 2019 | 168,916 | 3,077,767 | $48,793 | 37 | 82.4% | | 2018 | 167,627 | 3,051,879 | $48,452 | 36 | 83.1% | | 2017 | 164,727 | 3,018,177 | $48,178 | 35 | 83.4% | | 2016 | 162,216 | 2,987,091 | $47,498 | 38 | 83.2% | | 2015 | 159,303 | 2,941,991 | $47,356 | 39 | 82.9% | | 2014 | 158,333 | 2,890,758 | $45,954 | 39 | 82.8% | | 2013 | 159,320 | 2,849,311 | $45,719 | 38 | 83.6% | | 2012 | 160,058 | 2,812,347 | $45,921 | 37 | 83.7% | | 2011 | 159,691 | 2,755,826 | $45,744 | 37 | 83.8% | | 2010 | 158,215 | 2,709,831 | $46,025 | 37 | 84.0% | | 2009 | 159,973 | 2,705,331 | $45,605 | 37 | 84.0% | | 10-Year Change | 8,943 | 372,436 | -$3,188 | | | | 10-Year Percent Change | 5.6% | 13.8% | 7.0% | | |
*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 2019 | Establishments | Jobs | Percent
of Total | Annual Average Wage
per Job | Rank |
|---|
| Total Covered Employment and Wages | 168,916 | 3,077,767 | 100.0% | $48,793 | 37 | | Private | 163,270 | 2,685,388 | 87.3% | $49,023 | 35 | | Agri., forestry, hunting | 1,939 | 15,687 | 0.5% | $40,596 | 14 | | Mining | 316 | 5,788 | 0.2% | $76,385 | 25 | | Construction | 15,232 | 145,851 | 4.7% | $60,057 | 30 | | Manufacturing | 9,085 | 541,099 | 17.6% | $63,320 | 22 | | Wholesale trade | 13,386 | 123,429 | 4.0% | $69,313 | 34 | | Retail trade | 20,364 | 317,085 | 10.3% | $28,927 | 41 | | Transportation, warehousing | 6,832 | 158,148 | 5.1% | $47,961 | 40 | | Utilities | 532 | 15,742 | 0.5% | $96,150 | 27 | | Information | 2,554 | 34,956 | 1.1% | $55,594 | 43 | | Finance and Insurance | 10,241 | 98,890 | 3.2% | $75,151 | 37 | | Real Estate, rental, leasing | 6,779 | 36,797 | 1.2% | $46,932 | 37 | | Professional, technical services | 19,097 | 123,220 | 4.0% | $70,806 | 42 | | Mgmt. of companies, enterprises | 1,253 | 34,849 | 1.1% | $101,117 | 35 | | Administrative, waste services | 9,898 | 189,361 | 6.2% | $34,128 | 46 | | Educational services | 3,260 | 251,014 | 8.2% | $43,148 | 42 | | Health care, social assistance | 14,432 | 447,512 | 14.5% | $50,733 | 32 | | Arts, entertainment, recreation | 2,348 | 44,551 | 1.4% | $35,153 | 19 | | Accommodation and food services | 13,491 | 271,924 | 8.8% | $17,171 | 47 | | Other services, exc. public admin. | 12,933 | 89,551 | 2.9% | $33,770 | 46 | | Public administration | 2,837 | 130,073 | 4.2% | $50,399 | 43 |
D = Non-Disclosable Data; N/A = Not Available
Note: Industries are NAICS-based.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
BEA Major Sectors
in 2019 (by place of work) | 2019 Earnings ($000) | Avg Earnings
per Job | Rank | 2019 Jobs | Percent
of Total
in State | Percent
of Total
in U.S. |
|---|
| | Total by place of work | $227,793,767 | $57,416 | 31 | 3,967,404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | | | Wage and Salary | $160,700,893 | $49,866 | 35 | 3,222,631 | 81.2% | 76.9% | | | Proprietors | $29,643,235 | $39,802 | 15 | 744,773 | 18.8% | 23.1% | | | Farm | $927,344 | $18,855 | 19 | 49,184 | 1.2% | 0.9% | | | Nonfarm | $28,715,891 | $41,283 | 13 | 695,589 | 17.5% | 22.2% | | | Farm | $1,502,514 | $23,508 | 23 | 63,915 | 1.6% | 1.3% | | | Nonfarm | $226,291,253 | $57,972 | 31 | 3,903,489 | 98.4% | 98.7% | | | Private | $199,106,874 | $57,608 | 23 | 3,456,266 | 87.1% | 86.5% | | | Forestry, fishing, etc. | $727,079 | $67,068 | 2 | 10,841 | 0.3% | 0.5% | | 21 | Mining | $666,844 | $58,639 | 25 | 11,372 | 0.3% | 0.7% | | 22 | Utilities | $2,011,616 | $139,958 | 32 | 14,373 | 0.4% | 0.3% | | 23 | Construction | $14,329,369 | $68,069 | 29 | 210,513 | 5.3% | 5.5% | | 31-33 | Manufacturing | $45,601,110 | $81,634 | 23 | 558,603 | 14.1% | 6.7% | | 42 | Wholesale Trade | $10,917,308 | $86,073 | 30 | 126,838 | 3.2% | 3.2% | | 44-45 | Retail Trade | $13,138,826 | $33,469 | 32 | 392,564 | 9.9% | 9.6% | | 48-49 | Trans. and warehousing | $10,544,349 | $52,571 | 30 | 200,575 | 5.1% | 4.7% | | 51 | Information | $2,654,201 | $68,577 | 38 | 38,704 | 1.0% | 1.7% | | 52 | Finance and insurance | $10,804,345 | $70,291 | 30 | 153,708 | 3.9% | 5.2% | | 53 | Real Estate and rental and leasing | $9,636,378 | $64,636 | 2 | 149,086 | 3.8% | 4.7% | | 54 | Professional, technical services | $13,798,815 | $74,812 | 29 | 184,446 | 4.6% | 7.1% | | 55 | Management of companies, enterprises | $4,370,513 | $114,706 | 28 | 38,102 | 1.0% | 1.3% | | 56 | Administrative and waste services | $9,234,266 | $38,374 | 38 | 240,637 | 6.1% | 6.2% | | 61 | Educational services | $3,291,967 | $37,207 | 28 | 88,477 | 2.2% | 2.4% | | 62 | Health care, social assistance | $29,651,516 | $65,796 | 15 | 450,661 | 11.4% | 11.3% | | 71 | Arts, entertainment, and recreation | $2,119,038 | $27,686 | 25 | 76,538 | 1.9% | 2.3% | | 72 | Accommodation and food services | $6,749,459 | $23,758 | 44 | 284,095 | 7.2% | 7.5% | | 81 | Other services, exc. public admin. | $8,859,875 | $39,180 | 32 | 226,133 | 5.7% | 5.6% | | NA | Gov. and gov. enterprises | $27,184,379 | $60,785 | 48 | 447,223 | 11.3% | 12.2% |
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) |