PA Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%, Remains Below National Average

PA Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%, Remains Below National Average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent in November, up one-tenth of a percentage point from September. The U.S. unemployment rate of 4.6 percent was up two-tenths of a point over the same time period.

Pennsylvania Ranks Below National Unemployment Rate for 30th Consecutive Month

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent in November, marking the 30th consecutive month the Commonwealth has remained at or below the national average, according to new data released this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. State officials said the November unemployment rate was up slightly from September but remained below the national rate of 4.6 percent. Pennsylvania’s unemployment ra…

Pa. unemployment rate below national average

Pennsylvania‘s unemployment rate reached 4.2% in November, remaining at or below the national average for the 30th straight month.  The total nonfarm jobs rose by 3,500 in November, marking the 19th consecutive record high.  The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for November 2025. The delay in data is the direct result of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025.…

Pa. unemployment rate remains below national average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate reached 4.2% in November, remaining at or below the national average for the 30th straight month. The total nonfarm jobs rose by 3,500 in November, marking the 19th consecutive record high. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for November 2025. The delay in data is the direct result of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025. B…