Employees - Service Providing
Returns the number of employees in service-providing industries, which make up the majority of U.S. employment.
Data Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Current Employment Statistics.
Usage Notes
- No parameters required
- Returns employment in thousands
- Data updated monthly
- Seasonally adjusted
Service-Providing Industries
| Sector | Examples |
|---|---|
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | Retail, warehousing, trucking |
| Information | Tech, media, telecommunications |
| Financial Activities | Banking, insurance, real estate |
| Professional & Business | Consulting, legal, staffing |
| Education & Health | Hospitals, schools, social services |
| Leisure & Hospitality | Hotels, restaurants, entertainment |
| Other Services | Personal services, repair |
Employment Trends
Service-providing industries now account for approximately 85% of private sector employment, up from about 70% in 1970.
Examples
Service-providing employment (thousands)
When to Use
- Analyzing service sector health
- Tracking post-industrial economy trends
- Consumer-facing industry analysis
- Building labor market dashboards
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need goods-producing employment | EmployeesGoodsProducing() |
| Need total nonfarm employment | EmployeesNonfarm() |
| Need government employment | EmployeesGovernment() |
| Need private sector only | EmployeesPrivate() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What percentage of employment is services? A: Service-providing industries account for approximately 85% of private sector employment.
Q: Does this include government? A: This can include both private and public service-providing jobs depending on the series. Check if you need EmployeesPrivate() for private-only.
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