Monthly
Thous. of Persons
1939 - 2026
Jan 1, 1939 to Mar 1, 2026
FRED
2 weeks ago
RecentMay 8, 2026
Government employment covers only civilian employees; military personnel are excluded. Employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, and the Defense Intelligence Agency also are excluded. Postal Services are included. Handbook of Methods Establishment Survey - (http://www.bls.gov/opub/hom/pdf/homch2.pdf) Frequently Asked Questions - (http://stats.bls.gov:80/cps/cps_faq.htm) The series comes from the 'Current Employment Statistics (Establishment Survey).' The source code is: CES9000000001
As of March 1, 2026 • M data • Source: FRED
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