Employment and Economic Statistics for the Harrisburg – Carlisle MSA
February 25th, 2010As you may know, Berks and Beyond recently opened our new Harrisburg office. We’re pleased to report that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Harrisburg – Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical area has weathered this recession better than many surrounding areas.
To see how the Harrisburg area stacks up against the state and the nation, download the “Harrisburg-Carlisle,Pa.pdf” file on this Selected BLS Economic Indicators page, last updated January 25, 2010.
The Harrisburg – Carlisle MSA’s unemployment rate was 7.6% as of December, 2009 (tied for 94th place in the nation). Overall, Harrisburg lost fewer jobs last year as compared to both the state of Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole. For comprehensive employment statistics, follow this link:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Harrisburg – Carlisle PA: Nonfarm employment and labor force data
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