Makrognosis

United States Employment: Goods-Producing

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

Latest (y/y)0.9%October 2026
Previous (y/y)0.8%September 2026
Level21,653 thousandsOctober 2026

United States Employment: Goods-Producing was up 0.9% year on year in October 2026, compared with 0.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 21,653 thousands.

That is the highest reading since December 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.8% (Apr 2020) to 8.8% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.9%.

United States Employment: Goods-Producing, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Oct 2026−15%−10%−5%0%5%10%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Employment: Goods-Producing, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
United States Employment: Goods-Producing, level (thousands)16k18k20k22k24k200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Employment: Goods-Producing, level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 202621,653 thousands0.9
September 202621,638 thousands0.8
August 202621,611 thousands0.7
July 202621,571 thousands0.3
June 202621,536 thousands0.08
May 202621,522 thousands−0.07
April 202621,519 thousands−0.2
March 202621,513 thousands−0.2
February 202621,480 thousands−0.4
January 202621,501 thousands−0.3
December 202521,456 thousands−0.6
November 202521,477 thousands−0.6
October 202521,452 thousands−0.6
September 202521,472 thousands−0.7
August 202521,461 thousands−0.8
July 202521,496 thousands−0.6
June 202521,519 thousands−0.5
May 202521,538 thousands−0.4
April 202521,555 thousands−0.4
March 202521,559 thousands−0.4
February 202521,560 thousands−0.3
January 202521,559 thousands−0.3
December 202421,591 thousands−0.09
November 202421,602 thousands0.09

Last 24 observations. The full history (370 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations370
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high8.8% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−11.8% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Makrognosis codeUS.EMP.M.SA.IND-GOODS

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FAQ

What is the current employment: Goods-Producing in United States?
The latest reading is 0.9% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.EMP.M.SA.IND-GOODS.

Last updated 2026-11-07. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Original title: “Employment: Goods-Producing”.