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Altoona nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since March

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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Altoona metropolitan statistical area was 58,300, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In March, Altoona reported 57,800 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 5.669 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in April.

Pennsylvania Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls March vs. April

March 2021 (In thousands)April 2021 (In thousands)Percent Change
57.858.30.9

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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