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Labor Market Information (LMI) Customized Data Services

What We Offer

  • Access to nearly all non-confidential labor market data.
  • Fee-based customized data services for organizations and businesses needing:
    • Custom reports and data runs
    • Technical assistance and consulting
    • Training in the use of labor market data
    • Geographic analysis and mapping
  • Personalized support to help you define your data needs.
  • Custom data tabulations with more detailed industry or geographic information than what's available on the website.

Benefits of the LMI Customized Data Service

  • Gain a Business Advantage
    You can gain valuable insights into the latest economic trends when you use our data and services.
  • Benefit from High-Quality Research Services
    Get professional research support without the cost of hiring full-time staff. Our reports are focused, well-organized, and customized to meet your specific goals and geographic areas of interest.
  • Access Local Expert Advice
    Our Labor Market Researchers are located throughout California and have a strong understanding of local labor market dynamics. Leverage our insights to stay ahead of local economic and employment trends.
    They can:
    • Track employment trends
    • Work with you to assess local workforce conditions
    • Provide or connect you with other services like GIS mapping tools

How it Works

  • How to submit a request
    • To get started, contact your local Labor Market Researcher: LMI Researchers Contact List (PDF). They will work with you directly or connect you to a subject matter expert and provide:
      • A cost estimate (if applicable)
      • A timeframe for delivery
    • You can request:
      • Employment, payroll, or number of employers by ZIP code, county, or statewide
      • Data by industry or geographic area
      • Historical data by quarter or annual average
      • Specialized outputs such as:
        • Geo-coded or mapped data
        • Occupational wage tabulations
        • Occupational skills analysis
    • All data requests are screened for confidentiality in compliance with state and federal laws.

  • Confidential Data Requests
    • Confidential Data includes any information that could identify a specific business or individual.
    • This data is not available to the public, but may be provided to qualified government agencies or authorized contractors for:
      • Economic development
      • Planning purposes
    • Approved users must:
      • Use the data for statistical analysis only
      • Not disclose it to unauthorized parties
    • To request confidential data or for more information, email:ContactLMID@edd.ca.gov.