5 free resources on this topic. Everything here is free and hand-picked. You can also search within this topic.
The research arm of the Indeed job site: free reports and data on job postings, wages and hiring trends, mostly US-focused with some international coverage.
Why I recommend it: The data comes from Indeed's own job listings, so it reflects what employers post on Indeed — not the whole labor market.
NYCEDC's monthly data briefing on the city's economy as of September 24, 2026: private-sector employment down 12,900 in August, unemployment at 4.8% after six straight monthly declines, labor force participation at 62.1%, median asking rent near $4,000, plus office visitation, tourism, and transit numbers.
Why I recommend it: The one-page-per-topic format makes this the fastest way to sound current on the NYC economy in an interview or a client meeting. Read the jobs and small-business pages; skip the real-estate detail unless it touches your field. It is a city agency's own read of its own economy, so pair it with the raw BLS numbers if you need the unspun version.
Dice's research report on tech hiring demand, in-demand skills, and salary movement across roles.
Why I recommend it: Use the skills demand section to decide what to learn next. It is one of the few free reports with role-level detail.
Indeed's ranking of U.S. metro areas by job opportunity, pay, and cost of living, with the data behind each city so you can compare markets before relocating.
Why I recommend it: If you are open to moving, start here instead of guessing. Pair a city's ranking with your own rent and commute math before you commit to a search in that market.
Tech job board and local tech-scene coverage across major U.S. metros, with company profiles and salary data.
Why I recommend it: Filter by city hub first — the local pages surface mid-size employers that never show up on national boards.
