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Labor Market Information

In this section you'll find the most up-to-date information available about New Jersey's workers, wages, jobs and careers, employment and industries, trends and projections, economy and demographics, and more.

NJ Labor Market Views

“N.J. Labor Market Views” offers valuable economic intelligence, presented in a more accessible and usable format to help you keep New Jersey’s labor market situation in focus. More

Demographics

Selected population characteristics commonly-used including race, age, income, mobility, educational attainment, home ownership, and employment status. More

Employment & Wages

Current Employment Statistics

Employment and wage data for New Jersey, its Labor Areas, Counties and Municipalities. More

Maps:- Employment, Labor Force & Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rates & Labor Force Estimates

Estimates of the New Jersey labor force for Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas (PMSAs), labor areas, counties and municipalities. More

Industry & Economy

Current labor market and economic conditions within New Jersey, Labor Areas and the counties. More

Census

New Jersey Census Data

Provides general information on population and the economy, and also frequently requested census bureau information at the national, state and county level. More

Publications

Labor Market Information Publications, and Press Releases.

New Jersey Economy at a Glance.

Labor Market Information Update (04/2011)
The 2010 - 2011 Review & Outlook NJ Labor Areas(11/2010)
County Community Fact Books, (8/2010)
County Fact Sheets, (3/2011)

Reports, Articles and Detailed Studies

Press Releases

Current Employment Press Release

Press Release Dates

Data Reports

Comprehensive reports about labor market information for New Jersey; sortable by state, county, & workforce investment board area. More

Data Tools

Consumer Price Index

Web-based applications to sort and retrieve New Jersey specific labor market information. More

Occupational Information

Find Occupation Information For State & Local Areas

Occupation Explorer

Search occupations, view employment & wage data by area

Labor Demand Training Programs

Are you looking to enhance your skills? Are you considering a career change? This new Training Programs in Demand Tool provides answers on skills in demand TODAY. More

Featured Data Tool

Real Time Jobs in Demand

Local Employment Dynamics
Detailed and timely labor market data on state, county and sub county levels.

NJ State Data Center

NJ State Data Center

NJ 2010 Census Information, Jobs and Promotional Materials

Career Links

One Stop Career Center Locations
New Jersey Next Stop

Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

For comprehensive statistics on work related injuries and illnesses in New Jersey. More