Makrognosis

Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-42540.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−0.6%August 2025
Level281,852 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with −0.6% in August 2025.

The level stood at 281,852 thousands.

That is the highest reading since August 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.7% (Apr 2020) to 2.6% (Nov 2023), averaging −0.10%.

Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)270k275k280k285k290k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026281,852 thousands—
August 2026284,884 thousands—
July 2026284,734 thousands—
June 2026284,441 thousands—
May 2026283,981 thousands—
April 2026281,688 thousands—
March 2026281,097 thousands—
February 2026279,428 thousands—
January 2026280,135 thousands—
December 2025280,690 thousands—
November 2025281,557 thousands—
September 2025278,668 thousands−0.2
August 2025279,757 thousands−0.6
July 2025280,149 thousands−0.9
June 2025278,821 thousands−0.5
May 2025277,736 thousands−0.9
April 2025276,368 thousands−1.0
March 2025277,123 thousands−1.7
February 2025276,832 thousands−1.6
January 2025277,796 thousands−0.9
December 2024277,778 thousands−1.0
November 2024277,899 thousands−1.8
October 2024279,363 thousands−0.7
September 2024279,318 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 high2.6% (Nov 2023)
10-year low−2.7% (Apr 2020)
10-year average−0.10%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-42540.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: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (SA)Unemployment: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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-42540.LF.M.NSA.

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