Pennsylvania Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Pennsylvania rose 0.1 percentage points in July 2010 to 9.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate for Pennsylvania in July 2010 is at a new high.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
| Pennsylvania | 9.3% | +0.1 | +1.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Pennsylvania, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Pennsylvania Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Pennsylvania in July 2010 is at a new high of 592,349. Pennsylvania employment and jobs data (including jobs lost/gained in Pennsylvania) is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 592,349 | +1,406 | +58,536 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Pennsylvania Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate |
Pennsylvania Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | 9.6% | — | — |
| July 2010 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 592,349 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 590,943 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 9.2% | 591,705 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 584,447 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 581,836 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 577,197 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 565,064 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 559,643 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 558,147 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 551,949 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 8.6% | 548,039 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 8.5% | 542,611 |