Labor and Workforce Development

View the largest employers by the state of Massachusetts, Workforce Development Area (WDA), New England City and Town Area (NECTA), Labor Market Area, city, or town. Information provided by Data Axle.

Industry employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various industries will change over time. These projections include information on employment and growth state-wide and by Workforce Development Area (WDA).

Occupational employment projections use current and historical data to project how employment in various occupations will change over time. These projections include information on employment, growth, wages, and required education state-wide or by Workforce Development Area (WDA).

Use this dashboard to explore Massachusetts's labor market by city, town, and county. This data is maintained by the Department of Unemployment Assistance's Economic Research Department.

Annual average employment and wage data for all municipal employees for each city and town in Massachusetts. This data is hosted on a website operated by the Department of Economic Research.

Monthly and annual average labor force (employed and unemployed) and unemployment rates for each city and town in Massachusetts. Reports also include annual employment and wages by industry. This data is hosted on a website operated by the Department of Economic Research.

Download reports about sharps injuries in hospitals, including trends in injuries to workers, trainees, and in operating rooms.

Search for occupation names, descriptions and Standard Occupation Code (SOC) by keyword.

Information on employment and wages by occupation, for the state of Massachusetts, New England City and Town Statistical Areas (NECTA) and Workforce Development Areas (WDA).

A division of the Department of Labor Standards (DLS), the goals of the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program strives to protect workers in Massachusetts.