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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1% since October 2021

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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton metropolitan statistical area was 255,900, a one percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In October 2021, the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton reported 253,300 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 5.859 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in November 2021.

Pennsylvania Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls October 2021 vs. November 2021

October 2021 (In thousands)November 2021 (In thousands)Percent Change
253.3255.91

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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