Click here to access BLS Economic Data by U.S. Geographic Location
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) compiles economic data broken down specifically into region, state and local area. Data compiled includes:
- Employment and unemployment numbers
- Consumer price indexes, consumer spending and average energy prices
- Pay and benefits
- Workplace fatalities and workplace injuries & illnesses
The BLS resources include two-page economic summaries for the various local areas within a state. Contractors can leverage these existing resources to learn the latest on local economic factors affecting their businesses.