Unemployment rates in FY2016 top 10 H-2B occupations, 2004–2016
| CPS description | 2004–2005 | 2006–2007 | 2015–2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounds maintenance workers | 10.16% | 9.49% | 9.85% |
| Forest and conservation workers | 11.14% | 12.75% | 8.32% |
| Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 7.63% | 6.88% | 7.78% |
| Misc. entertainment attendants and related workers | 9.03% | 10.49% | 8.31% |
| Butchers; other meat/poultry/fish processors | 6.55% | 5.66% | 5.06% |
| Construction laborers | 12.60% | 10.93% | 10.64% |
| Waiters and waitresses | 7.43% | 6.94% | 6.68% |
| Cooks, restaurant | 8.94% | 7.99% | 8.69% |
| Helpers—production workers | 10.77% | 6.60% | 9.98% |
| Nonfarm animal caretakers | 3.87% | 4.47% | 5.40% |
Note: The occupational titles differ in some cases from those in Tables 1–2 because this figure uses Current Population Survey data to calculate occupational unemployment rates.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata (data reflect two-year pooled samples)