Manufacturing Employment was last reported at 12,638 Thousands of persons as of August 1, 2026. That is up 0.13% from the prior reading of 12,622 Thousands of persons. This indicator is reported Monthly and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Labor category. The next scheduled release is October 2, 2026.
| Date | Value (Thousands of persons) |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 12,638 |
| Jul 2026 | 12,611 |
| Jun 2026 | 12,606 |
| May 2026 | 12,595 |
| Apr 2026 | 12,597 |
| Mar 2026 | 12,598 |
| Feb 2026 | 12,583 |
| Jan 2026 | 12,582 |
| Dec 2025 | 12,580 |
| Nov 2025 | 12,593 |
| Date | Value (Thousands of persons) |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 12,603 |
| Sep 2025 | 12,612 |
| Aug 2025 | 12,615 |
| Jul 2025 | 12,625 |
| Jun 2025 | 12,636 |
| May 2025 | 12,651 |
| Apr 2025 | 12,662 |
| Mar 2025 | 12,666 |
| Feb 2025 | 12,671 |
| Jan 2025 | 12,673 |
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