29 months and counting: Pennsylvania’s 4.1% unemployment rate continues to beat U.S. average

29 months and counting: Pennsylvania’s 4.1% unemployment rate continues to beat U.S. average

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was 4.1% in September, marking the 29th consecutive month at or below the national average.

Pa. unemployment in September remained below national average

A server waits on customers at a café. The minimum hourly wage for workers will increase in dozens of cities, counties and states in January. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for September was at 4.1%, below the national average of 4.4%. But, it was above last September’s 3.7%. It’s also a tenth-of-a-percent increase from August’s 4.0% unemployment rate. That’s according to the latest report from the state Depa…

State's unemployment rate remains at or below average

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for September 2025. The delay in data is the direct result of the federal government shutdown that began October 1.

Pa. unemployment remains below national average

Pennsylvania‘s unemployment rate was 4.1% in September, the 29th straight month at or below the national average.  The commonwealth’s total nonfarm jobs reached a 17th consecutive record high.  The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report Thursday for September 2025. The delay in data is the direct result of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1.  Pennsylvania’s unemployme…