
Metro Area Wages by Occupation
Workers in the top-paying occupations in most areas often earn more than $200,000, while those at the opposite end of the pay scale frequently earn an annual wage of less than $20,000. Wages vary considerably not only by profession, but also across metro areas.

Industry and Occupation by Age
Examining industry and occupation by workers age 55 years and older can help gauge the labor force effects of retiring baby boomers.

U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures
Explore the change in personal consumption expenditures by state.

Prime Working-Age Population by County
Many jurisdictions across the country are experiencing aging populations as a large segment of Baby Boomers continue to retire.

Union Membership
This map and chart shows data for union membership and representation for all states.

MSA Housing Vacancy Rates
Discover changes in vacancy rates for metros areas and compare rates among metro areas.

Wages by State
A look at the change in real wages since 2008, hourly wages by percentile, and a map of median wages by state.

Housing Affordability
View data on the percent of households that spend 30% or more of the household income on housing expenses as a proxy of affordability of housing.