Makrognosis

Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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

Latest (y/y)−0.3%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−0.5%August 2025
Level1,238,810 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.3% year on year in September 2025, compared with −0.5% in August 2025.

The level stood at 1,238,810 thousands.

That is the highest reading since July 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.1% (Apr 2020) to 2.2% (Nov 2023), averaging −0.3%.

Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−6%−4%−2%0%2%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)1.15M1.20M1.25M1.30M19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20261,238,810 thousands—
August 20261,253,293 thousands—
July 20261,254,773 thousands—
June 20261,254,508 thousands—
May 20261,248,128 thousands—
April 20261,239,455 thousands—
March 20261,234,758 thousands—
February 20261,223,732 thousands—
January 20261,226,031 thousands—
December 20251,225,363 thousands—
November 20251,233,896 thousands—
September 20251,226,525 thousands−0.3
August 20251,236,029 thousands−0.5
July 20251,239,512 thousands−1.2
June 20251,233,028 thousands−0.9
May 20251,223,560 thousands−1.3
April 20251,223,626 thousands−1.0
March 20251,223,758 thousands−1.8
February 20251,219,252 thousands−1.9
January 20251,219,701 thousands−1.3
December 20241,214,132 thousands−1.1
November 20241,220,587 thousands−1.5
October 20241,229,944 thousands−0.8
September 20241,229,648 thousands−0.4

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 high2.2% (Nov 2023)
10-year low−4.1% (Apr 2020)
10-year average−0.3%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-38300.LF.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)Employment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Pittsburgh, PA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Pittsburgh, PA (SA)Unemployment: Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

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.LF.M.NSA.

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