Makrognosis

Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-39740.EMP.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.9%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−1.4%August 2025
Level214,870 thousandsSeptember 2026

Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.9% year on year in September 2025, compared with −1.4% in August 2025.

The level stood at 214,870 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −18.1% (Apr 2020) to 15.6% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.4%.

Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%20%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)140k160k180k200k220k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026214,870 thousands—
August 2026215,202 thousands—
July 2026215,805 thousands—
June 2026215,241 thousands—
May 2026214,942 thousands—
April 2026213,550 thousands—
March 2026211,535 thousands—
February 2026209,214 thousands—
January 2026210,219 thousands—
December 2025211,799 thousands—
November 2025211,880 thousands—
September 2025208,967 thousands−0.9
August 2025207,513 thousands−1.4
July 2025208,536 thousands−1.8
June 2025209,169 thousands−0.7
May 2025209,952 thousands−1.0
April 2025210,713 thousands−0.6
March 2025209,658 thousands−0.4
February 2025208,198 thousands−0.6
January 2025208,284 thousands−0.7
December 2024209,870 thousands−0.6
November 2024210,404 thousands−1.6
October 2024211,403 thousands−0.5
September 2024210,912 thousands−0.7

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 high15.6% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−18.1% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-39740.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: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Reading, PA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Reading, PA (SA)Labor Force: Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Reading, 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-39740.EMP.M.NSA.

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