Employment Level - Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations
LNU02032208 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,349.00
Year-over-Year Change
4.13%
Date Range
1/1/1983 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks employment levels in natural resources, construction, and maintenance sectors. Provides critical insight into workforce dynamics and economic infrastructure development.
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 metric measures the total number of employed workers in critical infrastructure and resource-based occupations. It reflects economic health and industrial capacity.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess labor market strength and sectoral economic performance.
Key Facts
- Reflects critical infrastructure employment trends
- Indicates economic development and industrial capacity
- Part of comprehensive labor market analysis
FAQs
Q: What does this employment series measure?
A: Tracks total employment in natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations across the United States.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: Why are these occupations important?
A: These sectors are crucial for economic infrastructure, resource development, and national economic productivity.
Q: How can investors use this data?
A: Indicates economic health and potential investment opportunities in infrastructure and resource-based industries.
Q: What impacts this employment level?
A: Economic cycles, infrastructure spending, industrial development, and national economic policies.
Related Trends
Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Construction and extraction occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Helpers, construction trades occupations: 16 years and over: Women
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Sales and office occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Derrick, rotary drill, and service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Miscellaneous health technologists and technicians occupations: 16 years and over: Men
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Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Advanced degree: 25 years and over: Black or African American: Men
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employment Level - Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations (LNU02032208), retrieved from FRED.