Unemployment Rate - Professional and Related Occupations
LNU04032217 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3.70
Year-over-Year Change
12.12%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Measures unemployment rates for professional and related occupations nationwide. Provides critical insight into specialized workforce employment 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 metric tracks jobless rates across professional and related occupational categories. Offers comprehensive view of specialized labor market conditions.
Methodology
Collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Essential for understanding employment dynamics in high-skill professional sectors.
Key Facts
- Covers diverse professional occupation categories
- Indicates knowledge economy employment health
- Reflects advanced skill market conditions
FAQs
Q: What occupations are included in this rate?
A: Encompasses professional roles like healthcare, technology, education, and management positions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through national labor force survey.
Q: Why track professional occupation unemployment?
A: Provides insights into high-skill labor market trends and economic transformation.
Q: How reliable is this unemployment measure?
A: Considered highly accurate, based on comprehensive national survey methodology.
Q: What can this rate tell economists?
A: Indicates skill demand, economic structural changes, and workforce adaptation trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - Professional and Related Occupations (LNU04032217), retrieved from FRED.