PA Unemployment Rate Down to 4.3 Percent in January

PA unemployment rate down to 4.3 percent in January

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.3 percent from December. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I), the PA rate matched the U.S. employment rate, which was also down one-tenth of a point from December. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was two-tenths [...]

State unemployment rate dropped in January

SUNBURY — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point in January, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's preliminary employment situation report.

Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in January, total nonfarm jobs reach record high

Landscapers work outside the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg on March 30, 2026 (photo by Ian Karbal/Capital-Star)Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in January to 4.3% as the number of nonfarm jobs in the commonwealth set a new record, according to a preliminary report released Friday by the state Department of Labor & Industry. It’s a slight dip from December’s 4.4% rate, but a jump above last January’s 4.1%.  The change puts Pennsylvan…

Pa.’s unemployment rate dips as state boosts career program in rural area

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in January. The state is working on expanding assistance programs and hoping to boost funding for disability employment services.

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3% as Non-Farm Jobs Hit Record High

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its latest employment report showing Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 percent in January 2026, matching the national rate. The rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point from December, while remaining slightly higher than January 2025’s rate of 4.1 percent. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force grew by 12,000 over the month to 6,583,000. Employment rose …