Makrognosis

Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-49340.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)0.6%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.2%August 2025
Level470,233 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 0.6% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.2% in August 2025.

The level stood at 470,233 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −8.7% (Apr 2020) to 7.4% (Apr 2021), averaging 1.0%.

Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−10%−5%0%5%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)350k375k400k425k450k475k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026470,233 thousands—
August 2026474,008 thousands—
July 2026473,288 thousands—
June 2026472,444 thousands—
May 2026467,605 thousands—
April 2026467,901 thousands—
March 2026470,354 thousands—
February 2026472,028 thousands—
January 2026474,170 thousands—
December 2025474,758 thousands—
November 2025473,777 thousands—
September 2025471,630 thousands0.6
August 2025476,946 thousands0.2
July 2025478,158 thousands0.1
June 2025479,847 thousands0.8
May 2025475,458 thousands1.2
April 2025476,853 thousands1.8
March 2025478,468 thousands1.4
February 2025477,677 thousands1.9
January 2025478,851 thousands2.3
December 2024473,827 thousands1.7
November 2024472,823 thousands1.4
October 2024471,662 thousands1.9
September 2024468,659 thousands2.2

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 high7.4% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−8.7% (Apr 2020)
10-year average1.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-49340.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: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Worcester, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Worcester, MA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Worcester, MA (SA)Unemployment: Worcester, MA 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-49340.LF.M.NSA.

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