Data for businesses & researchers

Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Research can help you. We conduct surveys and use other sources to provide this data and more:

  • Labor market information and trends
  • Employment projections
  • Economic insights

Many people use our research to guide their plans and decisions. They include:

  • Economic planners
  • Town leaders
  • Policymakers
  • Analysts

Follow the links below to get the information you need to take action.

See the latest labor market data and information  

Get key data and resources

Occupational projections 

Get projected job growth or decline for hundreds of occupations.

Help Wanted Online (HWOL) 

Track online job posting trends to show employers’ worker needs.

Occupational Employment & Wages (OEWS) 

View CT wage and employment data by occupation, industry, and area.

Employer search 

Find contact info for 180,000+ Connecticut employers.

New hire reporting 

Report new workers within two weeks of hiring them.

Business service specialists 

Get help finding employees and workforce support.

Business Employment Dynamics (BED) 

See statewide job gains and losses. Review data about underlying dynamics.

CTHires 

Find candidates and post job openings. Get information about H-2B job postings.

Use state, town, and region labor market data

CTDOL Research has extensive local labor market data. Find high-level and detailed labor force information. Depending on the project, we have data for:

  • Towns
  • Metropolitan areas
  • Counties
  • Labor Market Areas (LMAs)
  • Workforce Development Areas (WDAs)
Get regional labor market data  

Watch market updates from CTDOL Office of Research

Get the facts from CTDOL Director of Research and Information Patrick Flaherty. He discusses headline numbers and details you may have missed. He shares his thoughts about what they mean for the months ahead.

Flaherty gives you short, data-driven workforce updates. He often covers:

  • High-level indicators for CT and the nation
  • Employment trends by industry sector
  • Implications
Watch #DOLDaily labor market videos  

Get CT business tools and supports

Find business partners. See which jobs are in demand. Report new hires and plan training based on your needs with the following tools:

  • Employer search: Find CT partners and vendors by industry, location, or name.
  • Help Wanted Online (HWOL): See industry job post trends for the state and by region.
  • New hire reporting: Learn how to report when you hire a new employee.
  • Training & Education Planning System (TEPS): See what job training to offer and find a provider.
Read helpful labor market reports  

More resources for businesses and employers

Not sure where to start? Check out our partners. Get quick A-to-Z links to post jobs, get workforce support, and find employer services.

American Job Centers 

Find job fairs and hiring events. Meet job seekers, promote open positions, and recruit workers.

CTDOL Business Engagement Unit 

Connect with specialists. They help you find employees and get workforce support.

CTDOL employer services and resources 

Learn about unemployment insurance. Check out workplace laws. See grants and incentives.

TEPS 

Determine worker training. Choose from partnered or in-house format.

Education & Training ConneCTion 

Explore training programs and education resources for your employees.

Rapid Response/Dislocated Worker Unit 

Get help, training, and resources for any of your workers who are laid off.

Unemployment Insurance Tax Division 

Register your business for unemployment insurance. Get account help and tax updates.

Wage and Workplace Standards 

Learn about wage laws, labor rules, and workplace standards in Connecticut.