
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
The most detailed industry data available. QCEW provides number of jobs, number of businesses, and total payroll quarterly by State and county. Usually released six months after the end of the quarter.
| Where Can I Find These Data? | ![]() |
- Quick Query for Detailed Industry Employment for the United States, California, or a county
- Download all QCEW Data for a single time period and area –
Go to the QCEW Quick Query and use the "Output Format" option. - Advanced Search for Industry Employment by Time Period
Multiple Industries or Areas –
Use the QCEW Data Search Tool - California Regional Economies Employment Series – Historical annual average QCEW data by California and counties in individual Excel files.
| What's Included in QCEW Data? | ![]() |
Employment – Number of jobs by month or
annual average.
Establishments – the number of business locations.
Payroll – total quarterly payroll.
Industry – Classified using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Geography – California and counties.
Establishments – the number of business locations.
Payroll – total quarterly payroll.
Industry – Classified using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Geography – California and counties.
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| These Data Are Also Called | ![]() |
- Detailed Industry Data
- ES202 Program
- Employment and Payroll Data
| Industry Classification | ![]() |
The data provided in Labor Market Info use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to classify industries.
Search for an industry classification.
Search for an industry classification.
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