Department of Numbers

Pennsylvania Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Pennsylvania fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 7.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania peaked in February 2010 at 8.7% and is now 1.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 7.6% in January 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Pennsylvania unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Pennsylvania 7.6% -0.3 -0.2

Unemployment Rate: Pennsylvania, National

Pennsylvania monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Pennsylvania Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Pennsylvania peaked in March 2010 at 553,771. There are now 57,460 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 487,491 in February 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,820. Pennsylvania job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Pennsylvania 496,311 -16,666 -7,224

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Pennsylvania from 1990 to April 2013

Pennsylvania Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Pennsylvania
Unemployment Rate
Pennsylvania
Unemployed
April 2013 7.5% 7.6% 496,311
March 2013 7.6% 7.9% 512,977
February 2013 7.7% 8.1% 531,642
January 2013 7.9% 8.2% 537,335
December 2012 7.8% 7.9% 519,160
November 2012 7.8% 8.1% 526,213
October 2012 7.9% 8.0% 524,578
September 2012 7.8% 8.1% 528,718
August 2012 8.1% 8.1% 527,260
July 2012 8.2% 8.1% 523,336
June 2012 8.2% 8.0% 518,846
May 2012 8.2% 7.9% 511,136
April 2012 8.1% 7.8% 503,535