Harrisburg, PA MSA Employment and Economic Statistics
August 12th, 2010Did yesterday’s 265-point stock market drop leave you wondering what’s happened to our supposed economic recovery? Unfortunately, this month’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Economic Indicators are not any more encouraging.
To see how the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) stacks up against Pennsylvania and the nation, download the “Harrisburg-Carlisle.pdf” file on this Selected BLS Economic Indicators page, last updated July 20, 2010.
The Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA’s unemployment rate was 8.3% as of May, 2010 – slightly lower than both the state of Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole. However, total nonfarm employment is down 1.1% in the Harrisburg area from this time last year, while the state’s employment increased slightly (+.5%). For comprehensive employment statistics, follow this link:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA: Nonfarm employment and labor force data
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