The Indicator from Planet Money · Monday, September 7, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a key resource for understanding future job market trends, as discussed by hosts Waylen Wong and Darren Woods. Listener Asa Hartsfield uses the OOH to find empirical data on job growth, median wages, and geographical concentrations for roles like Information Security Analyst.
“Luckily, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is something of a crystal ball, in what's called the Occupational Outlook Handbook.”
“And, you know, I try as best as I'm able to, to provide like, sort of empirically backed guidance.”
“He sees things like its median wage. $125,000.”
“He can also see the projected job growth to the year 2034. 29% growth.”