Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal federal statistical agency of the United States Department of Labor, responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy. Its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a flagship publication covering 342 occupations with detailed data on job duties, education requirements, median pay, and employment outlook. BLS data is widely used by government policymakers, businesses, researchers, and job seekers to inform economic and career decisions.