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United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.EMP.M.SA.IND-60541700

Latest (y/y)2.0%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.0%September 2026
Level925.1 thousandsOctober 2026

United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted was up 2.0% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.0% in September 2026.

The level stood at 925.1 thousands.

That is the highest reading since January 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.0% (Oct 2025) to 9.9% (Jul 2021), averaging 3.2%.

United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1991 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1991 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted, level (thousands)40050060070080090019901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted, level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026925.1 thousands2.0
September 2026921.0 thousands1.0
August 2026917.8 thousands0.2
July 2026916.4 thousands−0.4
June 2026914.3 thousands−1.0
May 2026912.8 thousands−1.6
April 2026912.0 thousands−1.9
March 2026910.7 thousands−2.4
February 2026912.9 thousands−2.1
January 2026913.7 thousands−2.2
December 2025912.2 thousands−2.4
November 2025911.9 thousands−2.4
October 2025906.9 thousands−3.0
September 2025912.2 thousands−2.3
August 2025916.2 thousands−1.7
July 2025920.1 thousands−1.4
June 2025923.1 thousands−1.3
May 2025927.9 thousands−0.7
April 2025930.1 thousands−0.5
March 2025933.0 thousands−0.04
February 2025932.8 thousands−0.05
January 2025933.9 thousands−0.2
December 2024934.7 thousands0.02
November 2024934.7 thousands−0.02

Last 24 observations. The full history (442 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations442
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high9.9% (Jul 2021)
10-year low−3.0% (Oct 2025)
10-year average3.2%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.EMP.M.SA.IND-60541700

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FAQ

What is the current all employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.0% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.EMP.M.SA.IND-60541700.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “All employees, thousands, scientific research and development services, seasonally adjusted”.