Overall unemployment rate moved up to 2.8% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in January 2022.
Total employment in the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA market declined by 1,253 jobs in November and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 2.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 4 bps over the same time to 3.4%.
- Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA unemployment rate is 56 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 80 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in November versus prior month by -1.2% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.2% . Key sectors include:
- Transportation & Utilities: 17,200; +200
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through November 2022 (Data published January 2022 and reports created on January 3, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.