Industry Research

This guide provides resources and search tips for researching industries.

Government

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the official government source for information on the wages, earnings, and benefits of workers. Generally, this information is categorized by:

  • Geographic area (national, regional, state, metropolitan area, or county data)
  • Occupation 
  • Industry

Websites

These sites offer a mix of free and fee-based information.  Look for free statistics, salary calculators, white papers, research reports and newsletters.