Economic Drivers
Our workforce demands are driven by the companies that make up our
commonwealth. Knowing how and where growth is happening in a constantly
evolving economy is critical to moving Pennsylvania forward.
County Profiles
This map shows the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 67 counties and provides a link to each county's "Profile," a compilation of selected economic, geographic, and demographic data on the area. This statistical snapshot includes information on: the population's characteristics in terms of gender, race, and age; online job postings; labor force and unemployment rate; personal income; major employers; employment and wages by industry sector; and wages by major occupational group. A Pennsylvania Profile Report is also available.
Workforce Development Area (WDA) Profiles
This map shows the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 22 Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) and provides a link to each WDA's "Profile," a compilation of selected economic, geographic, and demographic data on the area. This statistical snapshot includes information on: the population's characteristics in terms of gender, race, age, and educational attainment; online job postings; labor force and unemployment rate; unemployment compensation by industry; major employers; employment and wages by industry sector; and wages by major occupational group. A Pennsylvania Profile Report is also available.
Local Employment Growth and Decline
Industries of Interest
- Long-term growth (LT_Growth): The industry is experiencing four consecutive quarters of employment growth, annual employment growth of at least 5%, and an annual net employment gain of at least 25 jobs.
- Growth: The industry is experiencing annual employment growth of at least 5% and an annual net employment gain of at least 25 jobs.
- Decline: The industry is experiencing annual employment decline of at least 5% and an annual net employment loss of at least 25 jobs.
- Long-term decline (LT_Decline): The industry is experiencing four consecutive quarters of employment decline, annual employment decline of at least 5%, and an annual net employment loss of at least 25 jobs.