Overall unemployment rate moved down to 6.2% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.
Total employment in the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA market rose by 266 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 90 bps to 6.2%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.
- Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA unemployment rate is 2 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 40 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in March versus prior month by -14.8% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.6% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 11,700; no change
- Transportation & Utilities: 6,400; no change
- Government: 5,900; +300
- Manufacturing: 4,900; +100
- Business Services: 4,400; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 2,900; +100
- Construction, Mining: 1,200; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 29, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.