Pennsylvania reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of October 2021 was 374,800, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
This is a 2.3 percent increase over the previous month when Pennsylvania reported 366,400 workers on non-farm payrolls in September.
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.
Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in Pennsylvania (October vs. September 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | October 2021 (In thousands) | September 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | 374.8 | 366.4 | 2.3 |
| Altoona | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Bloomsburg-Berwick | 43.7 | 43.2 | 1.2 |
| Chambersburg-Waynesboro | 59.8 | 59.8 | 0 |
| East Stroudsburg | 56.7 | 55.7 | 1.8 |
| Erie | 121.3 | 120.2 | 0.9 |
| Gettysburg | 35.5 | 34.9 | 1.7 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | 343.8 | 340.1 | 1.1 |
| Johnstown | 49 | 48.2 | 1.7 |
| Lancaster | 250.8 | 249.2 | 0.6 |
| Lebanon | 51.7 | 51.6 | 0.2 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 2886.4 | 2852.2 | 1.2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1137.3 | 1128.3 | 0.8 |
| Reading | 167.9 | 166 | 1.1 |
| Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton | 253.3 | 248.8 | 1.8 |
| State College | 75.9 | 74.5 | 1.9 |
| Williamsport | 51.2 | 51.3 | -0.2 |
| York-Hanover | 184.1 | 182.5 | 0.9 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
