Unemployment Rate - Transportation and Utilities Industry, Private Wage and Salary Workers
LNU04032236 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3.90
Year-over-Year Change
-23.53%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks unemployment rates specifically for transportation and utilities industry workers. It provides targeted insights into employment dynamics in critical infrastructure 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 jobless rates among private wage and salary workers in transportation and utilities. Helps economists understand sector-specific labor market conditions.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly household surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Important for analyzing employment stability in essential infrastructure industries.
Key Facts
- Focuses on transportation and utilities sector
- Tracks private wage and salary workers
- Provides industry-specific employment insights
FAQs
Q: What industries are included in this unemployment rate?
A: Covers transportation and utilities sectors for private wage and salary workers. Includes critical infrastructure employment.
Q: Why is this unemployment rate important?
A: Provides targeted insights into employment conditions in essential infrastructure industries. Helps understand sector-specific labor market trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through Bureau of Labor Statistics household surveys.
Q: How does this compare to overall unemployment rates?
A: Offers more granular view of employment in specific infrastructure sectors compared to broader national unemployment metrics.
Q: What factors might influence this unemployment rate?
A: Economic conditions, infrastructure investments, technological changes, and sector-specific economic developments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - Transportation and Utilities Industry (LNU04032236), retrieved from FRED.