Williamsport, Pennsylvania Job Growth
There were 55,200 jobs in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in March 2012 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 57,604 employed persons for the month. Williamsport lost 0 jobs in March 2012 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 441 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Williamsport job growth to job growth in other cities.
| Employment Survey | March 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES | 55,200 | 0 | +1,100 |
| CPS | 57,604 | +441 | +2,479 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania Employment Changes
The chart below shows the monthly job growth for Williamsport as measured by the CES survey. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green. The CPS data is not shown since it is not seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Williamsport, Pennsylvania
CES employment for Williamsport peaked in December 2000 at 55,700. Since then 500 jobs have been lost in Williamsport according to the employer survey. From a trough of 51,300 in October 2009, Williamsport has gained 3,900 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment in March 2012 for Williamsport is at a new high of 57,604.
Employment: CES, CPS
Williamsport, Pennsylvania Employment History
| Date |
CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | 55,200 | 0 | 57,604 | 441 |
| February 2012 | 55,200 | -300 | 57,163 | 722 |
| January 2012 | 55,500 | 400 | 56,441 | 999 |
| December 2011 | 55,100 | 0 | 55,442 | 327 |
| November 2011 | 55,100 | 800 | 55,115 | 329 |
| October 2011 | 54,300 | 200 | 54,786 | 273 |
| September 2011 | 54,100 | 0 | 54,513 | 116 |
| August 2011 | 54,100 | -100 | 54,397 | -323 |
| July 2011 | 54,200 | -200 | 54,720 | -379 |
| June 2011 | 54,400 | -100 | 55,099 | -65 |
| May 2011 | 54,500 | 100 | 55,164 | 24 |
| April 2011 | 54,400 | 300 | 55,140 | 15 |
| March 2011 | 54,100 | 0 | 55,125 | 187 |
