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NC Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) @LeadNC

North Carolina's leading provider of labor market information and economic analysis. Division of @NCCommerce.

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The 2025 Q4 annual data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) is live! Get updated numbers on the establishments, average employment, total wages, and average weekly wage across North Carolina. Explore the #data: d4.nccommerce.com/?q=3RN6
Table showing quarterly employment and wage data by industry and size groups for various counties in 2025.

ALT Table showing quarterly employment and wage data by industry and size groups for various counties in 2025.
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Whether you’re preparing a presentation, supporting a grant application, or answering stakeholder questions, the NC Economic Fact Sheet gives you fast access to reliable statewide economic data and trends. Learn more: analytics.nccommerce.com/Eco…
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Analysis of UNC Psychology Graduates Reveals Rebounding Degree Production and Evolving Career Trends. Check out the full story for more information: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
Bar chart showing rising psychology bachelor's graduates from 2003 to 2024 with master's graduates remaining steady and share percentages fluctuating.

ALT Bar chart showing rising psychology bachelor's graduates from 2003 to 2024 with master's graduates remaining steady and share percentages fluctuating.
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Curious what NC employers are saying about hiring right now? Tomorrow's LMI Tuesday session features new findings from the 2026 Employer Needs Survey. Learn more: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
Announcement for LMI Tuesday on June 2, 2026, discussing North Carolina's 2026 Employer Needs Survey on entry-level worker hiring challenges.

ALT Announcement for LMI Tuesday on June 2, 2026, discussing North Carolina's 2026 Employer Needs Survey on entry-level worker hiring challenges.
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Where are North Carolina workers going and where are they coming from? Our latest dashboard uses the Census Bureau's LEHD Job-to-Job Flows data to map worker movement between NC and every other US state and metro area, broken down by industry: analytics.nccommerce.com/J2J…
Dashboard showing North Carolina's net gain of 17,149 workers in 2024 from interstate job-to-job flows with inflows, outflows, top industry, and state partner data.

ALT Dashboard showing North Carolina's net gain of 17,149 workers in 2024 from interstate job-to-job flows with inflows, outflows, top industry, and state partner data.
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Need a quick snapshot of North Carolina’s economy? The NC Economic Fact Sheet puts the latest data on jobs, wages, GDP, and major industries all in one place—perfect for workforce boards, educators, economic developers, and business leaders. Check it out: analytics.nccommerce.com/Eco…
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Don't forget to join us at today's LMI Tuesday session on immigration trends and NC's labor market! Learn more: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
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A gradual but persistent labor market slowdown has hampered efforts to extend job opportunities to populations on the margins of the labor force. Our latest LEAD Feed article breaks down what this means for reentry advocates in North Carolina: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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What do shifting immigration trends mean for NC's labor market? Join our LEAD economist at our next LMI Tuesday session on May 26 at 11:30am as they break down the latest data and answer your questions! Learn more: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
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Only 37% of individuals leaving North Carolina’s prison system in 2024 found employment within a year after release. Check out our latest LEAD Feed article for an update on reentry employment in North Carolina: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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Our latest NC In Numbers newsletter is here! Explore North Carolina's unemployment and job growth estimates for March 2026: icont.ac/51hsU
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Analysis of UNC Engineering graduates reveals shifting discipline trends and rising wages across key sectors. Check out the full story for more information: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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NC has attracted more workers from other states than it has lost in every single year on record. In 2024 alone, NC posted a net gain of 17,000 interstate workers. Explore more in our new NC Interstate Talent Competition Dashboard: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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Join us today for our next LMI Tuesday session where we'll dive into the County EVI, celebrate 5 years of LMI Tuesdays, and announce some exciting changes coming to the series! Learn more: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesday
Announcement for NC County Economic Vitality Index webinar on May 5, 2026, at 11:30 AM via Teams with QR code to join, no registration needed.

ALT Announcement for NC County Economic Vitality Index webinar on May 5, 2026, at 11:30 AM via Teams with QR code to join, no registration needed.
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Check out our latest LEADing News newsletter! This edition highlights the February 2026 county unemployment estimates, the 2026 Star Jobs brochures, and our latest dashboard, the NC County Economic Vitality Index (EVI): icont.ac/51hbK
Banner for The LEADing News from the NC Department of Commerce's Labor & Economic Analysis Division.

ALT Banner for The LEADing News from the NC Department of Commerce's Labor & Economic Analysis Division.
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Our latest NC In Numbers newsletter is here! Explore North Carolina's unemployment and job growth estimates for February 2026: icont.ac/51gPy
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Tune in today at 11:30am for our LMI Tuesday session! Join LEAD economists for the latest update on the North Carolina economy. Learn more: commerce.nc.gov/lmi-tuesdays
Announcement for NC Economy Watch webinar on April 21, 2026, discussing labor market slowdown and data revisions via Teams.

ALT Announcement for NC Economy Watch webinar on April 21, 2026, discussing labor market slowdown and data revisions via Teams.
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From pharmaceuticals to electric machinery, North Carolina’s exports to the Middle East span many commodities, totaling $1.2 billion last year. See how recent disruptions in the region could affect NC trade: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
Bar chart showing pharmaceutical exports at $523M in 2025, highest among Middle East commodities like machinery and arms.

ALT Bar chart showing pharmaceutical exports at $523M in 2025, highest among Middle East commodities like machinery and arms.
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Analysis of the 2024-2034 occupational employment projections data shows that larger metro areas hold a higher share of projected jobs that pay $50k or more compared to smaller metro areas. Discover other trends in our final blog on the newest projections: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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This month’s edition of NC Economy Watch examines the impact of data revisions on regional labor market trends, including Western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lea…
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