In Dec. 2020, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton reported 248,200 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, Pennsylvania reported 5.538 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in Jan..
Pennsylvania Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Dec. 2020 vs. Jan.
| December 2020 (In thousands) | January 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 248.2 | 241 | -3 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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