About the Office of Research

The Office of Research is part of the CT Department of Labor (CTDOL). We collect and transform data into useful information about our state:

  • Economy
  • Workforce
  • Jobs and careers

Many people use our website. They include employers, job seekers, students, educators, and policymakers. They use our labor market information to:

  • Evaluate Connecticut’s economy
  • Make plans and decisions
  • Learn about careers, skills, and employers
  • Provide training and job counseling

Have questions? Contact the CTDOL Office of Research

Phone860-263-6275
Email: dol.lmi@ct.gov
New Hire Reporting: dol.ctnewhires@ct.gov
MediaContact the CT Department of Labor Communications Unit.
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays.

Mailing address: 

200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, CT 06109

CTDOL Office of Research products and services

CTDOL Office of Research products and services provide information at these levels: nation, state, region/area, census area, and/or city and town.

Connecticut Job & Career ConneCTion 

Find the right jobs and employers for your interests and abilities.

Connecticut Education & Training ConneCTion 

Explore schools and programs for the career you want.

Connecticut Economic Scorecards 

Get an overall picture of current conditions in CT’s labor market.

Connecticut Employer Search 

Find contact information for more than 180,000 employers in CT.

CT employment projections 

See our employment projections by industry and occupation.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 

Get employment and wage data by occupation.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics 

Explore how you can find good jobs based on your STEM skills.

CTDOL Office of Research programs

Our programs provide information at these levels: nation, state, region, census area, and/or city and town.

Current Employment Statistics (CES) 

The CES program estimates nonfarm employment, hours, and earnings by industry.

Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) 

LAUS produces monthly employment, unemployment, and labor force data.

Qtrly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) 

QCEW provides employment and wage information for workers in Connecticut.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 

OEWS estimates the number of workers and their wages for more than 800 occupations in CT.