Rearrange the letters into a BLS word by clicking and dragging them into the circles.
Whether you are gearing up to enter the workforce, exploring different career paths and options, or educating others on the world of work, BLS has the information to assist with your career journey! Those resources range from on job, pay, and employment data and publications to assist you in making better informed career decisions. We’re here to help!
The work of today's Bureau of Labor Statistics and its relevance to Americans of all kinds is highlighted in this new video.
Take the BLS quiz to test your knowledge.
Businesses invest in capital to produce goods and provide services. Capital includes computers, machines, buildings, inventories, land, and intellectual property (software, research and development, and artistic originals like music and art). These are also known as “capital input” in estimates of total factor productivity.
Explore careers based on your interests! Learn about the education and skills necessary for various careers, as well as the pay, job outlook, work environment, and more.
Take a look at these career videos from Kids.gov to learn more about some very interesting occupations.
Looking for fastest and largest growing occupations, all in one spot? Our tables show employment projections for the next ten years.
This activity is designed to encourage you to begin thinking about your future. You will research careers from among the more than 300 occupations listed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).
Play the Crossword game to learn about BLS terms and definitions, occupations in various fields, and more.
Select a state on the map below to view employment and unemployment data for that state. Once selected, scroll to the bottom of the page to access employment and unemployment data for local areas and other BLS data based on geography.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has different definitions for employment. Some surveys ask workers what types of jobs they worked. These surveys measure employment as the number of workers in the United States. Other surveys ask businesses to list how many people work for them. Some people may work for multiple companies and will be counted more than once in the survey. These surveys measure employment as the number of jobs in the United States.
Learn about 5 creative careers projected to have the most job opportunities in the next decade.
Every year, the Occupational Employment Statistics program publishes data on the types of jobs people have, the industries where they work, and the wages they earn. Can you guess the answers to these questions?
Students will explore occupations and test their knowledge in this spooky Halloween activity.
Not sure what a word on our website means? Use the Glossary of Terms below to find the definition! You’re on your way to becoming an economist.
This activity uses real-world data to reinforce graphing fundamentals. Using graph paper, graph three or more percent changes on the same plot. You may choose to graph similar items (examples: Men’s Apparel, Women’s Apparel, and Footwear) or unrelated items (examples: carbonated drinks, computer software and accessories, and admission to movies, theatres, and concerts) that you are interested in. Be sure to properly label and title the graph, provide a scale, and be able to describe the meaning of the graph. You can download data tables into Microsoft Excel using the icon above each database generated table.
A look at the fastest growing occupations (2014–2024).
This activity is designed to get young students thinking about different occupations and reflecting on what they may want to be when they grow up. They will get an idea of what duties are required to perform featured occupations, and learn how to find career information using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Career Exploration webpage.
Learn how much prices changed for holiday items from 2006 to 2016.