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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan statistical area was 385,200, a two percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In November 2021, the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton reported 377,700 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 5.882 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in December 2021.

November 2021 (In thousands)	December 2021 (In thousands)	Percent Change
377.7	385.2	2

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics