# BLS Local Data — Geographic Labor Market Data

> U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on local employment and unemployment. (iPhone/iPad app by U.S. Department of Labor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bls-local-data/id1435356139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [U.S. Department of Labor](https://appshunter.io/developer/433638196)
- Category: Reference, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bls-local-data/id1435356139/reviews.md

## What is BLS Local Data?

Find the latest available data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on unemployment rates and employment by industry and occupation for states, metro areas, and counties.  Search by area name, zip code, or use your GPS location, and drill down or up to get comparable data for different geographic levels.

Use this app as a starting point to understand employment and wage conditions in your local labor market. Compare your local labor market to other counties, metro areas, and states, and see how your state or county compares to national levels. Look at rates of change in employment or wages over the year. Compare local employment and wage levels for private businesses and government.

This app is a product of the U.S. Department of Labor and presents data from the following BLS programs:
National unemployment rate from the Current Population Survey (CPS), plus state, metro area, and county unemployment rates from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.
National, state, and metro area employment by industry from the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program.
County employment and wages by industry from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program.
National, state, and metro area employment and wages by occupation from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program.
Data availability varies by data type and geography.  Both seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted data are presented where available.   More information on all BLS programs, and additional data can be found at www.bls.gov

## Key features

- Unemployment rates by geography
- Employment by industry and occupation
- Search by area name, zip code, or GPS
- Compare local, state, and national data
- Track employment and wage changes
- Data from multiple BLS programs

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bls-local-data/id1435356139/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great tool for accessing BLS data!

*2018-10-19*

This app is really useful for accessing BLS data easily and quickly.

## Frequently asked questions about BLS Local Data

### What kind of labor market data does BLS Local Data provide?

BLS Local Data provides U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on unemployment rates and employment by industry and occupation for states, metro areas, and counties. It includes data from programs like LAUS, CES, QCEW, and OES.

### How can I search for data in BLS Local Data?

You can search for data by area name, zip code, or by using your current GPS location. The app allows you to drill down or up to view comparable data for different geographic levels.

### Can I compare my local labor market to other areas using BLS Local Data?

Yes, BLS Local Data allows you to compare your local labor market to other counties, metro areas, and states. You can also see how your region compares to national levels.

### Does BLS Local Data show changes in employment or wages over time?

Yes, the app allows you to look at rates of change in employment or wages over the year. This helps in understanding the trends in your local labor market.

### Is BLS Local Data available on all Apple devices?

BLS Local Data is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible across various iOS hardware.

### How often is BLS Local Data updated?

The app was last updated on March 29, 2023, with version 2.2. While the app itself is updated periodically, the underlying BLS data is subject to its own release schedules.

### What is the age rating for BLS Local Data?

BLS Local Data has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Does BLS Local Data have ads?

No, BLS Local Data does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2023-03-29

Updated occupation and industry classifications to match current data.

### 2.1 — 2020-01-03

Added local and national historical data for the unemployment rate. The data can be viewed in the following formats: Tabular, Line Graph and Bar Graph.

### 2.0 — 2019-06-05

Occupation and Industry detail now available!  Drill down or search to find employment levels and wages for detailed occupations and industries in all states, metro areas, and counties. Find the largest or highest paying occupations and industries, and compare local industry growth with national trends.  
Seasonally adjusted data is now presented by default when available.

### 1.2 — 2019-01-10

Fixed the issues with reports (1) not displaying data when the data for 2019 is not yet available or (2) displaying annual data instead of monthly data when the annual data is newer.

### Version 1.1 — 2019-01-03

1. Metropolitan areas in New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) are now available.
2. Home button replaces the Search button on Report Screens.

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