Data Analyst Links
The links from this page go to other areas in the Department of
Workforce Development Web site and to external sites. These links should be viewed as informational
resources and not as recommendations.
Current Employment Statistics (CES) - National Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS Handbook of Methods, Chapter 2, Employment, Hours,
and Earnings from the Establishment Survey provides detail information about the methods and procedures for the
survey that is used to collect data each month on employment, hours, and earnings from a sample of nonagricultural establishments
(including government). There are 11 sections in Chapter 2 ranging from interesting background information on through very technical
explanations of methodology.
CES Program Overview
provides information about what is available, the survey coverage, uses of the data, plus more.
CES Program Data and Statistics
site provides links to pre-selected data tables with graphs, plus special news announcements and much more.
CES State and Area Employment Hours and Earnings goes direct to a
query page where you can select a state, plus areas, super sectors, industries to customize your information needs. Requires Java-
Enabled browser.
CES National Employment Hours and Earnings presents the national level
data in a one page query format. Start by selecting the data type. Requires Java-Enabled browser.
U.S. Economy at a Glance map allows for any state selection. Or you can go
immediately to Wisconsin Economy at a Glance. Additional sub-state areas are
available when you scroll to the bottom of the Wisconsin page.
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Quarterly Census Employment and Wages (QCEW / ES-202)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Handbook of Methods, Chapter 5, Employment and Wages
covered by Unemployment Insurance publishes a quarterly count of employment and wages reported by employers covering 98
percent of U.S. jobs, available at the county, MSA, state and national levels by industry. There are
six sections in Chapter 5 ranging from interesting background
information on through very technical explanations of methodology.
Industry - Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
Program site provides general overview information, special notices, data queries, plus more.
U.S, State, Metropolitan Statistical Areas,
and County Employment and Wages, 2001 forward Annual data provides a single page customizable query where you select subject
categories for ownership, industry, area, types of data. Requires Java-Enabled browser. North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) based.
SIC Based - State and County Employment and Wages, 1997-2000, Annual
data allows researches to query the industry data using the old standard industrial classification (SIC) system. Requires
Java-Enabled browser.
Monthly Labor Review is a journal of fact, analysis, and research from
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This online version mirrors the print version and is available shortly after the print edition.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) site
sponsored by the US Census Bureau. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has replaced the U.S. Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS will reshape the way we view our changing economy. Provides a general overview,
impact on data users, frequently asked questions and more.
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Occupational Employment Statistics Wages and Income
(OES) - National Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS Handbook of Methods,
Chapter 3 Occupational Employment Statistics - Background. The
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a periodic mail survey of nonfarm establishments that collects occupational
employment data on workers by industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the procedures and technical assistance for the
survey. The handbook provides detail information about the methods and procedures for the data collecting surveys.
Chapter 3 Background provides a brief overview of the benefits of developing estimates, and a short history of when key factors
were developed. There are eight sections in Chapter 3 ranging from interesting background information on through very technical
explanations of methodology.
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces
employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for
individual States, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also
available. From the home page access data occupation and wage information for all states combined and for
individual states.
2001 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. Employment and
wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
2002 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
Note: Data for year 2003-2005 and newer are released twice a year in May and November. See the
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) tables page for related technical notes.
May 2003 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
November 2003 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
May 2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
November 2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
May 2005 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
Note: Data for year 2006 and newer are released once a year in May See the
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) tables page for related technical
notes.
May 2006 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.
Employment and wage estimates by occupation at the national level divided into twenty-two tables, one for each SOC major group.
O*NET On-Line Occupational Information Network: Making occupational
information interactive and accessible for all. The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work
activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be used to facilitate career exploration, vocational
counseling, and a variety of human resources functions, such as developing job orders and position descriptions and aligning training
with current workplace needs.
Salary Expert - A provider of online compensation data, serving both
individual employees and Human Resource/Compensation professionals. Scroll to the lower portion of the home page to review many free
products related to salaries and salary compensations.
Salary.Com - Empowers individuals and managers with the data needed to achieve a
win-win in the compensation and employee retention game by providing accurate,
applicable, authoritative salary information online, at no charge.
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Industrial and Occupational Projections
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The
BLS Handbook of Methods, Chapter 13 Employment Projections presents detailed
explanations of how the Bureau of Labor Statistics obtains and prepares the
economic data it publishes. Chapter 13 gives a brief account of the program's origin and
development and then follow with comprehensive information
on concepts and definitions, sources of data and methods of
collection, statistical procedures, where the data are
published, and their uses and limitations. For comprehensive
information Sources of additional technical information are given at the end of
most chapters.
The Office of Occupational Statistics and
Employment Projections
develops information about the labor market for the Nation as a whole for 10
years in the future. The Employment Projections home page offers a wealth
of information on career outlooks, detailed projection statistics in database
format and detailed data for researches.
State Occupational Projections information on this site allows projected
employment growth for an occupation to be compared among States. It also allows projected employment growth among occupations
to be compared within one State. New ten-year spans of occupational projections are updated once data for all states has been collected.
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) - National Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS Handbook of Methods, Chapter 4 Measurement of Unemployment in
State and Local Areas - Background. Unemployment estimates for States and local areas are key indicators of local economic
conditions. Chapter 4 Background provides a brief overview of the benefits of developing estimates, and a short history of when key
factors were developed. There are six sections in Chapter 4
ranging from interesting background information on through very technical explanations of methodology.
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and annual
employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States, counties, metropolitan areas, and
many cities, by place of residence.
National Labor Force Statistics Table A-1. Employment status of the
civilian population by sex and age derives it's figures from the Current Population Survey. In addition to Table A-1, there are
many other combinations of historical labor force data available. Query by various federal tables
for the past 10 years.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics Public Data
Query offers data for all states and areas. This one-page query requires a Java-Enabled browser.
US Economy at a Glance allows for a map or text selection of the 50 states
states, plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Select Wisconsin to view
the past six months of data for labor force, nonfarm wage and salary, and mass layoff statistics.
Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment offers data for years
1997- 2001. Appendix A provides explanations of how data is derived. The three sections lists the variety of
tables of PDF data available through this site.
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Office of Economic Advisors
Affirmative Action
includes population, labor force demographics and occupational data. Data available on-line.
Wisconsin Economic Indicators are comprised of a series of 22 indicators of data that measure Wisconsin's economic and labor market condition.
A comparison of the most recently available data to previous data indicates improvement or decline of economic conditions. Data available on-line.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the
principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of
labor economics and statistics The BLS is an independent national
statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates
essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other
Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor.
U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about
the nation's people and economy. The Census Bureau conducts
many important censuses and surveys. The most well-known is the
official population census of the United States, called the
decennial census. Besides the decennial census, the Census Bureau
conducts nearly one hundred other surveys and censuses every year.
American FactFinder displays the results of a census or survey
American FactFinder
(AFF) is your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. American FactFinder displays survey and census
results in the form of tables and maps.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(BEA) prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such key issues as
economic growth, regional economic development, inter-industry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy. These
data promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy. BEA, within the US Department of Commerce, along with the Census Bureau
and STAT-USA are included in the Department's Economics and Statistics Administration.
FedStats is the gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal
agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them. FedStats offers a full range of official statistical
information available to the public. You can use this site to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs,
aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more.
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