WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Annual 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - July 22, 2026 (24 pages) * * * Annual state Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) estimates for 2025 are now available, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In addition, monthly state estimates have been revised. (See box note on revisions for more information.) Updated state data are available at www.bls.gov/jlt/data.htm. Interactive chart data have been updated and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers Second Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (10 pages) * * * Median weekly earnings of the nation's 120.9 million full-time wage and salary workers were $1,251 in the second quarter of 2026 (not seasonally adjusted), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This was 4.6 percent higher than a year earlier, compared with a gain of 3.9 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) over t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Akron May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.49 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($60.11), legal ($56.12 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bismarck May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.07 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bloomington, Ill. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Bloomington, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.66 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($71. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Canton-Massillon May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.40 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Champaign-Urbana May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.83 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included healthcare p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cincinnati May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.39 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($64.52 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Ohio May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.88 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.36), more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Columbus, Ohio May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.34 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($63.44), l more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.60 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational grou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur, Ill. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.56 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($58.76), arc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur, Ill. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.56 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($58.76), arc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($58 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included man more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kankakee May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.77 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($54.91), legal ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lima May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Lima, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.41 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($52.51), architecture an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Mansfield May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Mansfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.19 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($49.64), healt more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minot May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Minot, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.14 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included healthcare practit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Peoria May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.75 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($65.03), legal ($59. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Rapid City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.81 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included manageme more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Rockford May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Rockford, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.34 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($59.20), legal ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Sandusky May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Sandusky, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.33 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($51.16), legal ( more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Sioux Falls May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.03 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included man more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield, Ill. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Springfield, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.56 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($60. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Springfield, Ohio May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Springfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.65 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($50. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Toledo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Toledo, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.43 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.21), legal ($55. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Youngstown-Warren May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Youngstown-Warren, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.03 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on July 22, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Americans age 15 and over read for an average of 16 minutes per day in 2025 In 2025, Americans aged 15 and over spent an average of 16 minutes per day reading for personal interest, compared with 2.6 hours watching TV. * * * Chart: Average hours per day spent in selected leisure and sports activities by age, 2025 annual averages * * * The average time spent on leisure and spo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Final demand producer prices up 5.5 percent over the year ended June 2026 The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 5.5 percent for the 12 months ended June 2026. Prices for final demand goods increased 7.9 percent. Final demand services prices increased 4.6 percent over the year. Within the goods category, producer prices for final demand energy increased 23.0 percent over the year. Pri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Import prices up 7.1 percent from June 2025 to June 2026 Overall U.S. import prices increased 7.1 percent from June 2025 to June 2026, the largest over-the-year increase since the index rose 7.7 percent in August 2022. Prices for imports from Canada increased 20.7 percent over the year ended June 2026, the largest over-the-year increase since June 2022 when prices were up 25.5 percent in the prece more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Real average hourly earnings increased 0.1 percent from June 2025 to June 2026 From June 2025 to June 2026, real (adjusted for inflation) average hourly earnings for all employees increased 0.1 percent. The change in real average hourly earnings combined with a 0.3-percent increase in the average workweek resulted in a 0.3-percent increase in real average weekly earnings over this period. * * *  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in June 2026 South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate among the states, 2.0 percent in June 2026. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.0 percent. In total, 17 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 4.2 percent, 8 states and the District had higher rates, and 25 states had rates that were not appreciably dif more PR