Reports

This report provides an overview of current labor market trends across healthcare settings (hospitals, care facilities, manufacturing, etc.) to support workforce development and inform readers about the status of Michigan's healthcare industry.

The Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA) Manufacturing Report is the product of a partnership between MCDA and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). It is designed to provide a broad overview of current labor market trends across various forms of manufacturing (automotive, machinery, food and beverage, etc.). The intention of this report is to support workforce development across the state and to inform readers about the current state of the manufacturing sector and its directly related industries.

This annual report presents information on Michigan’s labor market in 2025 and early 2026, including information on the labor force, industry employment, wages, and more. It also examines how overall changes have impacted various demographic groups.

This publication highlights Michigan’s high-demand, high-wage careers that show a favorable mix of projected long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages through 2034.

This publication provides multiple lists of in-demand occupations through 2034 by education and training requirements and highlights the most in-demand STEM occupations.

The Annual Planning Information and Workforce Analysis Reports provide economic and demographic data and analysis for the 16 Michigan Works! areas. This information is provided to assist with regional and local plans for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

This report details demographic, occupation, wage, industry, and program information, and builds and expands upon previous Registered Apprenticeship reports published by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

This report is an update to the 2024 Women in the Michigan Workforce report, with a continued focus on earnings, parental status, and employment by industries and occupations. In addition, the current report offers information on the Michigan labor force, industry projections, and international comparisons. 

The Michigan Mobility Report is designed to provide a broad overview of current labor market trends across various forms of mobility (automotive, plane, train, etc.) and to inform readers about the current state of the mobility sector and its directly related industries.

This report covers topics including demographics, employment, earnings, education, and apprenticeships for Michigan's veterans.

These reports feature lists of in-demand occupations for each of Michigan's 10 Prosperity Regions, categorized by education and training requirements, as well as the top STEM careers in each region.

This annual report presents information on Michigan’s labor market in 2024 and early 2025, including information on the state's labor force, industry employment, wages, and job demand. It also examines how overall changes have impacted various demographic groups.

Focusing primarily on occupational data for Childcare workers and Preschool teachers, this report can provide background information and support decisions regarding employment needs within early childcare in the state. Topics discussed include typical employment and wages, educational attainment, and employment demographics.

This annual report presents information on Michigan’s labor market through June 2024, including information on the state's labor force, industry employment, wages, and more. It also examines how overall changes have impacted various demographic groups.

Sections on the current labor market demand and statewide employment projections provide an overview of Michigan's employment outlook, and a final section discusses the state's population projections through 2050.

This report from the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA) contains new statewide projections for Michigan’s population through 2050. These projections include each of the components of change: births, deaths, and migration.

The Michigan Industry Workforce Analysis reports are designed to support workforce development across the state and explore several key industry sectors through a variety of data sources, including key occupations, education and training requirements, online job advertisements, occupational projections, workforce demographics, the talent pipeline and more.