BLS Labor Market Intelligence for HR & Compensation Teams
Benchmark salaries for 770+ occupations across 393 metro areas. Track JOLTS talent signals, ECI wage trends, and generate AI-powered compensation briefs -- all powered by official BLS data. Free to start, no credit card required.
Wage Benchmarks -- BLS OEWS Data
JOLTS Talent Market Signals
BLS JOLTS April 2026 data. Openings rate vs quits rate indicates how tight or loose the talent market is in each sector.
| Sector | Openings | Quits | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. & Bus. Svcs | 7.1% | 1.9% | 🔥 Hot |
| Health Care & Social | 5.8% | 1.9% | 🔥 Hot |
| Accom. & Food | 4.5% | 4.0% | ⚡ Active |
| Finance & Insurance | 4.3% | 1.1% | ↓ Cooling |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% | 2.7% | ⚡ Active |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% | 1.3% | → Stable |
| Information | 3.1% | 0.9% | ↓ Cooling |
| Construction | 3.0% | 1.7% | → Stable |
Geographic Wage Multipliers
BLS wage data adjusted for cost-of-labor differences across states and metro areas.
What You Get with CompSignal
Wage Benchmarker
P10-P90 percentiles for 770+ SOC occupations across national, state, and 393 metro geographies.
Talent Pulse (JOLTS)
Monthly openings, hires, and quits by sector. Spot hiring freezes and competitive pressure before they hit comp budgets.
Comp Trends (ECI)
10 years of quarterly wage growth data by industry. Track merit budget benchmarks against actual market movement.
AI Interpreter
AI-powered analyst briefs that explain what the data means for your specific roles and industries. Pro feature.
Pay Equity Check
Compare internal pay against BLS benchmarks to identify equity gaps across your workforce. Pro feature.
Export & Reports
Download OEWS, JOLTS, and ECI data as CSV. Generate branded PDF reports for leadership and clients. Pro feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What data does CompSignal use?
CompSignal uses official BLS data: OEWS for wage percentiles across 770+ occupations and 393 metro areas, JOLTS for talent market signals (openings, hires, quits), and ECI for quarterly wage growth trends. All data is updated within days of each BLS release.
How often is the salary data updated?
OEWS wage data is released annually (latest: May 2025). JOLTS talent signals are released monthly (latest: April 2026). ECI wage growth data is released quarterly (latest: Q1 2026). CompSignal updates within 48 hours of each release.
Is CompSignal free to use?
Yes. CompSignal offers a free tier with access to wage benchmarks, JOLTS talent pulse, ECI comp trends, market snapshots, role comparisons, and a 20-role watchlist. Free users get 10 monthly credits for AI briefs and exports. Pro plans start at $49/month for unlimited access.
How are wage percentiles calculated?
Wage percentiles come directly from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, which samples over 1.1 million establishments. P10 through P90 represent the 10th to 90th percentile of hourly wages. CompSignal applies BLS geographic multipliers for state and metro-level adjustments.
What are JOLTS talent signals?
JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) measures job openings, hires, quits, and separations by sector. CompSignal translates these into actionable signals: Hot (high openings, high quits), Active (moderate activity), Stable (balanced), or Cooling (declining openings). These help HR teams calibrate offer competitiveness.
Can I export salary data?
Yes. Pro users can export OEWS wage benchmarks, JOLTS trends, and ECI data as CSV files, and generate branded PDF reports including Market Pulse and Compensation Review packs. Free users can export within their 10 monthly credits.