Makrognosis

Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-38300.EMP.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.0%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−0.9%August 2025
Level1,201,338 thousandsSeptember 2026

Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 1.0% year on year in September 2025, compared with −0.9% in August 2025.

The level stood at 1,201,338 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −16.1% (Apr 2020) to 12.7% (Apr 2021), averaging −0.10%.

Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)1.00M1.05M1.10M1.15M1.20M1.25M19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20261,201,338 thousands—
August 20261,204,355 thousands—
July 20261,208,761 thousands—
June 20261,207,259 thousands—
May 20261,201,208 thousands—
April 20261,195,672 thousands—
March 20261,185,107 thousands—
February 20261,167,033 thousands—
January 20261,172,872 thousands—
December 20251,180,306 thousands—
November 20251,188,292 thousands—
September 20251,176,582 thousands−1.0
August 20251,175,137 thousands−0.9
July 20251,182,293 thousands−1.4
June 20251,179,544 thousands−1.2
May 20251,177,119 thousands−1.7
April 20251,178,960 thousands−1.5
March 20251,173,439 thousands−2.2
February 20251,163,379 thousands−2.4
January 20251,163,309 thousands−2.0
December 20241,169,867 thousands−1.5
November 20241,178,077 thousands−1.9
October 20241,185,757 thousands−1.0
September 20241,188,026 thousands−0.5

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high12.7% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−16.1% (Apr 2020)
10-year average−0.10%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-38300.EMP.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Pittsburgh, PA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Pittsburgh, PA (SA)Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Nonfarm Payroll Employment

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-38300.EMP.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.