Data Library

The State of Working America Data Library provides researchers, media, and the public with easily accessible, up-to-date, and comprehensive historical data on the American labor force. It is compiled from Economic Policy Institute analysis of government data sources. Use it to research wages, inequality, and other economic indicators over time and among demographic groups.

Economic Indicators

Read timely day-of-release analysis by EPI’s economists on monthly national and state jobs data, quarterly GDP and international trade data, as well as annual census data on poverty, income and employer-provided health insurance.

Low Wage Workforce Tracker

EPI’s Low Wage Workforce Tracker shows the current and historical number of workers paid low wages in the U.S. economy, by different wage thresholds and demographic groups. Understanding the scope of low pay in this country is a critical step in fixing the problem and ultimately creating a more equitable economy.

Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy
Large racial and ethnic disparities in education, employment, income, wages, and wealth have persisted through generations. They differ by class and gender and are rooted in policy choices, including deliberate inaction. The Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy (PREE) team analyzes and explores how race, ethnicity, and class intersect to affect economic outcomes, and identifies policy solutions that ensure truly equitable, broadly shared prosperity and opportunity in the United States.

EARN

EARN, the Economic Analysis and Research Network, is EPI’s collaboration with state and local partners. EARN is a deep-rooted national network that connects public policy thinkers and activists to win progressive state and local economic policy change.

Family Budget Calculator

EPI’s Family Budget Calculator measures the income a family needs in order to attain a modest yet adequate standard of living. The budgets estimate community-specific costs for 10 family types (one or two adults with zero to four children) in 618 locations. Compared with the federal poverty line and Supplemental Poverty Measure, EPI’s family budgets provide a more accurate and complete measure of economic security in America.

Federal Policy Watch

Federal Policy Watch tracks actions by the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies, and courts that affect working people and the economy. Our team of economists and labor lawyers will assess these actions to determine if they help working people or only benefit the wealthy few. Subscribe to the daily email alert here

Testimony

Explore a chronological archive of Congressional testimony, speeches and presentations by EPI experts.

Multimedia

Browse video, audio, infographics, and interactive features on EPI research.

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