Average Weekly Earnings of All Employees, Transportation and Warehousing

CES4300000011 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1,216.67

Year-over-Year Change

4.81%

Date Range

3/1/2006 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks wage levels for transportation and warehousing workers nationwide. Provides critical insight into labor compensation trends in a key logistics sector.

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 average weekly earnings for employees in transportation and warehousing industries. Reflects economic health and labor market dynamics in critical infrastructure sectors.

Methodology

Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data through establishment surveys and payroll records.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and economists to assess wage growth and sectoral economic performance.

Key Facts

  • Represents comprehensive wage data for transportation sector
  • Includes full-time and part-time employee earnings
  • Reflects national economic trends in logistics

FAQs

Q: How are transportation worker wages calculated?

A: Calculated by dividing total payroll by number of employees and weeks worked. Includes base pay and regular overtime.

Q: Why are transportation worker earnings important?

A: Indicates economic health of logistics sector and overall labor market conditions.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current wage trend information from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: Does this include all transportation workers?

A: Covers broad transportation and warehousing sectors, excluding some specialized or independent workers.

Q: How do these earnings compare to other industries?

A: Typically reflects competitive wages in critical infrastructure and logistics sectors.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Average Weekly Earnings of All Employees, Transportation and Warehousing (CES4300000011), retrieved from FRED.