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bls-oews-api

Retrieve market wage data from the BLS OEWS API by SOC code and metro area.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
Search Tags:#data-visualization#bls#igce#oews#wage-data#occupational-wages#series-id
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill bls-oews-api
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Skill: bls-oews-api
Source: https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills/tree/main/govcon-skills/bls-oews-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill bls-oews-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OEWS data is often hard to access and inconsistently consumed across teams. This skill provides a programmatic interface to query the BLS OEWS API for occupation, geography, and industry wage data, enabling data-driven pricing, IGCE development, and wage benchmarking across markets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct wage lookups: retrieve annual mean and median wages by SOC codes and metro areas.
  • IGCE support: benchmark contractor labor rates against market data to improve pricing realism.
  • Scenario planning: compare wages across metros and industries to inform staffing and bid strategy.

Quick Start

Use a target SOC code and metro area to fetch current OEWS wage data and return summarized results.

Frequently Asked Questions about bls-oews-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve occupational wage data from the BLS OEWS API?▼

Retrieve occupational wage data by constructing a valid OEWS series ID using target SOC codes and metro areas, then querying the BLS API to return annual mean and median wage metrics.

Can I use BLS OEWS data to validate contractor labor rates for IGCE development?▼

Yes, BLS OEWS data validates IGCE development by benchmarking contractor labor rates against market data to improve pricing realism and ensure accurate labor cost estimations.

What is the best way to compare market wages across different metro areas for bid strategy?▼

Compare market wages across metros by querying occupation-specific OEWS data for each geographic area, enabling scenario planning to inform staffing and bid strategy.

How does the OEWS API handle current year data and special wage values?▼

The API applies OEWS_CURRENT_YEAR handling for data retrieval and implements safe parsing of special values to ensure reliable wage data results without processing errors.

Do I need specific SOC codes to fetch accurate wage benchmarking data from the OEWS?▼

Yes, specific SOC codes are required to fetch accurate wage benchmarking data from the OEWS, allowing you to target exact occupations and geography-specific labor rates.

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