Makrognosis

Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-41420.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)2.6%September 2025
Previous (y/y)2.7%August 2025
Level234,943 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 2.6% year on year in September 2025, compared with 2.7% in August 2025.

The level stood at 234,943 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.6% (Apr 2020) to 8.2% (Apr 2021), averaging 1.8%.

Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−5.0%−2.5%0.0%2.5%5.0%7.5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)120k140k160k180k200k220k240k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026234,943 thousands—
August 2026234,475 thousands—
July 2026230,942 thousands—
June 2026231,697 thousands—
May 2026228,392 thousands—
April 2026225,981 thousands—
March 2026227,087 thousands—
February 2026227,443 thousands—
January 2026225,699 thousands—
December 2025229,060 thousands—
November 2025230,551 thousands—
September 2025232,612 thousands2.6
August 2025231,428 thousands2.7
July 2025231,358 thousands3.5
June 2025228,300 thousands3.0
May 2025224,926 thousands2.4
April 2025223,858 thousands2.1
March 2025223,016 thousands1.7
February 2025222,276 thousands2.0
January 2025221,234 thousands3.0
December 2024221,771 thousands2.1
November 2024221,230 thousands1.4
October 2024224,564 thousands3.0
September 2024226,684 thousands2.9

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high8.2% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−2.6% (Apr 2020)
10-year average1.8%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-41420.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Salem, OR (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Salem, OR (SA)Unemployment: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

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-41420.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Salem, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.