The 2026 September BMS data are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 BMS data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Number of employers last year - 1976-2026
Unicon Corporation made the following notes about this variable:
If more than one employer at the same time, count only 1.
Universe
- Those who worked some time last year (wkslyr>0).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 – 2026 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |