Employees - Goods Producing
Returns the number of employees in goods-producing industries, including manufacturing, mining, and construction.
Data Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Current Employment Statistics.
Usage Notes
- No parameters required
- Returns employment in thousands
- Data updated monthly
- Seasonally adjusted
Goods-Producing Industries
| Sector | Examples |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Automotive, electronics, food processing |
| Mining | Oil, gas, minerals |
| Construction | Residential, commercial building |
Employment Trends
Goods-producing employment has declined as a share of total employment over decades as the U.S. economy has shifted toward services.
Examples
Goods-producing employment (thousands)
When to Use
- Analyzing manufacturing sector health
- Tracking industrial employment trends
- Economic sector analysis
- Building labor market dashboards
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need service sector employment | EmployeesServiceProviding() |
| Need total nonfarm employment | EmployeesNonfarm() |
| Need government employment | EmployeesGovernment() |
| Need private sector only | EmployeesPrivate() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What industries are included? A: Goods-producing includes manufacturing, mining/logging, and construction - industries that produce tangible goods.
Q: What units is this in? A: Employment is reported in thousands of employees.
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