Average Weekly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Total Private

CES0500000030 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1,056.16

Year-over-Year Change

3.88%

Date Range

1/1/1964 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks average weekly earnings for non-supervisory employees in private sectors. Provides critical insight into wage trends and worker compensation.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

Measures the average weekly earnings of production and non-supervisory workers across private industries. Serves as a key indicator of labor market health and wage dynamics.

Methodology

Calculated through comprehensive surveys of private sector employment and wage data.

Historical Context

Used by economists, policymakers, and businesses to understand labor market compensation trends.

Key Facts

  • Represents non-supervisory employee earnings
  • Covers multiple private industry sectors
  • Critical for understanding wage dynamics

FAQs

Q: Who does this earnings data cover?

A: Includes production and non-supervisory employees across private sector industries. Excludes managers and supervisory staff.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current insights into private sector wage trends and compensation changes.

Q: Why are average weekly earnings important?

A: They indicate worker compensation levels, economic health, and potential consumer spending power.

Q: Does this include benefits and bonuses?

A: Focuses on direct wage earnings, not total compensation including benefits or bonuses.

Q: How do these earnings relate to inflation?

A: Compared with inflation rates to understand real wage growth and purchasing power changes.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Weekly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Total Private (CES0500000030), retrieved from FRED.