Unemployment Rate - Sales and Related Occupations
LNU04032220 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3.90
Year-over-Year Change
-15.22%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment rates specifically for sales and related occupations. Provides targeted insight into employment challenges in retail and sales sectors.
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 unemployment specifically within sales professions. Indicates economic health and job market conditions for sales-related workers.
Methodology
Calculated through monthly household surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Important indicator for retail sector economic performance and job market trends.
Key Facts
- Specific to sales occupation unemployment
- Reflects retail sector job market
- Updated monthly for current insights
FAQs
Q: What occupations are included in this unemployment rate?
A: Covers all sales-related jobs including retail, wholesale, and service sales positions.
Q: How does this differ from general unemployment?
A: Focuses specifically on sales occupations rather than overall job market trends.
Q: Why track sales occupation unemployment?
A: Provides targeted insight into retail and sales sector economic health.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of sales job market.
Q: What factors influence this unemployment rate?
A: Retail spending, economic conditions, and technological disruptions impact sales job market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - Sales and Related Occupations (LNU04032220), retrieved from FRED.