Frequently Asked Questions

• How often are the projections updated and where are they published?

The economic, employment, and labor force projections are usually updated every other year; the most recent update took place in February 2004. The projections are usually released first in the November issue of the Monthly Labor Review in odd-numbered years. They are also published in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

• What is the time horizon for BLS projections?

The projections have a 10 year span. Currently the projections go to 2012.

• What are the fastest growing jobs?

• What are the occupations adding the most jobs?

• What are the fastest growing industries?

• Are there annual projections or just data for the terminal year?

The projections are available only for 2012.

• Do you have projections for states or local areas?

BLS prepares projections only for the Nation as a whole. Projections of industry and occupational employment are prepared by each State, using input from the BLS National projections.

• How accurate are BLS projections?

BLS evaluates its projections regularly and publishes these evaluations in the Monthly Labor Review.

 

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Last Modified Date: February 11, 2004

URL: http://www.bls.gov/EMP