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Dive into each indicator for Massachusetts.
3.79 M
Labor force
13th in the U.S.
4.2%
Unemployment rate
2024
3.63 M
Employment
65.4%
Labor force participation
Top 10 in the U.S.
$62,700
Median annual wage
2nd in the U.S.
$15.00 /hr
Minimum wage
2024
≈ 22%
Remote workers
Top 5 in the U.S.
Education & health services
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20244.2%▼ 30%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 3.79 M | 13th in the U.S. |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 2024 |
| Employment | 3.63 M | |
| Labor force participation | 65.4% | Top 10 in the U.S. |
| Median annual wage | $62,700 | 2nd in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $15.00 /hr | 2024 |
| Remote workers | ≈ 22% | Top 5 in the U.S. |
| Largest sector | Education & health services |
Compared to the United States
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