This is a 0.1 percent increase since last September when Reading reported 165,900 workers on non-farm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, Pennsylvania reported 5.766 million million people employed on non-farm payrolls in September.
Pennsylvania Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls 2021 vs. 2020
| September 2021 (In thousands) | September 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5,765.7 | 5,619.9 | 2.6% |
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