Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Unemployment rate
1990–2024Annual average unemployment rate.
Employment
Jobs in Pennsylvania.
Total nonfarm payroll jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED PANA).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Annual job growth2024, BLS | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Unemployment
Joblessness in Pennsylvania.
Unemployment rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average of seasonally adjusted months (FRED PAUR).
Labor Force
Pennsylvania's working population.
Civilian labor force
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED PALF).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation2024, BLS | 62.4% | 62.6% |
Occupations
What Pennsylvanians do for a living.
Workers in management, business, science and arts occupations
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian employed 16+, C24010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing share of employment2024, BLS | 9.1% | 8.1% |
Salaries
Pay levels in Pennsylvania.
Average weekly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU42000000500000011).
Average hourly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU42000000500000003).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage2024, BLS | $49,660 | $48,060 |
Remote Work
Working from home in Pennsylvania.
Workers who work from home
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Share working from home2023, ACS | 16% | 14% |
Workforce Participation
Who is in the Pennsylvania workforce.
Labor force participation rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED LBSSA42).
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation2024, BLS | 62.4% | 62.6% |