Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Lawyers occupations: 16 years and over: Men

LEU0254590200A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

460.00

Year-over-Year Change

-0.43%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024

Summary

Tracks full-time employment of male lawyers in the United States. Provides critical insight into legal profession workforce dynamics and labor market trends.

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

This series measures the number of male lawyers employed full-time as wage and salary workers. It reflects professional employment patterns in the legal sector.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and labor economists to analyze professional workforce composition.

Key Facts

  • Reflects full-time legal employment trends
  • Tracks male lawyers in wage and salary positions
  • Part of comprehensive labor market analysis

FAQs

Q: How are lawyer employment numbers tracked?

A: Monthly surveys collect data on full-time employment across professional occupations.

Q: Why track male lawyer employment specifically?

A: Provides granular insight into workforce demographics and professional labor trends.

Q: What does full-time employment mean in this context?

A: Refers to workers employed 35 hours or more per week in legal occupations.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of legal profession employment.

Q: Can this data indicate economic health?

A: Employment trends can signal broader economic conditions and professional sector performance.

Related Trends

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Lawyers Occupations Employment (LEU0254590200A), retrieved from FRED.