• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPORTING
  • HUMAN

How to compare regional wage data with your AI

Connect the BLS Wages, OEWS Occupational Employment MCP to your AI client. Once connected, your agent can pull specific datasets to find pay gaps between states.

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Short answer

How can I compare wages for the same job in different states?

Your AI uses the query_bls tool to pull official OEWS datasets for the specific job codes and states you request. It then calculates the differences in pay for you. You'll get a clear breakdown of regional pay gaps.

The results you get

Where the data lands

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval and math.

DATA

Official OEWS datasets

The query_bls tool pulls raw occupational employment data directly from the BLS. You get verified numbers for specific SOC codes and geographic areas.

ANALYSIS

Regional pay gaps

Your agent compares the wage data between two or more states. It identifies exactly where the pay increases or decreases for the same role.

REPORTING

Customized summaries

The AI turns raw wage tables into plain English summaries. You can ask for specific formats like lists, tables, or percentage differences.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide how to use them for hiring or relocation. The final judgment stays with you.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the BLS database.

  1. Fetch data

    The agent identifies the correct SOC code and state parameters needed for your request. It then pulls the specific employment and wage records.

    query_bls

  2. Compare values

    Once the data is in the context, the AI calculates the differences in pay between the requested regions.

    query_bls

  3. Format results

    The agent organizes the raw numbers into a readable structure like a comparison table.

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  4. Refine search

    If the initial data is too broad, you can ask the agent to narrow the scope to specific metropolitan areas.

    query_bls

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your wage analysis.

Starting points

Swap out the job titles and states in these prompts to get specific results.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8E0OFwdn9LTk2NDCPThE9JsrVwbsQyywMC6nZz9V/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Bureau of Labor Statistics capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "bls-wages-oews-occupational-employment-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8E0OFwdn9LTk2NDCPThE9JsrVwbsQyywMC6nZz9V/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect BLS Wages, OEWS Occupational Employment once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying the BLS immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI update the BLS database?

    No. The tool only reads data from the official OEWS datasets. It cannot change or add any information to the BLS.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which state has the best pay?

    No. The AI provides the raw wage data and the calculated differences. You must perform the final evaluation and decision-making.

  • 03

    Can I search for any job title?

    Yes, as long as the job title can be mapped to a standard SOC code within the OEWS dataset.

  • 04

    Does this work with any AI client?

    It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Can the AI generate a PDF report?

    No. The AI generates text and tables in your chat interface. You would need to copy that data into your own document tool.

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