Pennsylvania Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Pennsylvania fell 0.0 percentage points in January 2023 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania peaked in April 2020 at 16.2% and is now 11.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.3% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Pennsylvania unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Pennsylvania | 4.3% | 0.0 | -0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February 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 peaked in April 2020 at 1,030,342. There are now 749,148 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 277,323 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,871. Pennsylvania job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania | 281,194 | -253 | -7,643 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Pennsylvania Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate |
Pennsylvania Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 281,194 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 281,447 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 282,116 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 282,194 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 280,995 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 279,174 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 277,323 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 277,349 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 278,922 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 280,518 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 281,841 |