All Employees: Information: Publishing Industries in Pennsylvania
SMU42000005051300001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
30.20
Year-over-Year Change
2.37%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the publishing industries in Pennsylvania. It provides insight into the health and productivity of this key sector of the state's economy.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Information: Publishing Industries in Pennsylvania metric tracks the employment levels in Pennsylvania's publishing, software, broadcasting, and telecommunications industries. This data is used by economists and policymakers to assess economic conditions and workforce trends in a critical component of the state's information economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is relevant for understanding Pennsylvania's information technology and media sectors and their role in the broader state economy.
Key Facts
- Pennsylvania's publishing industry employs over 50,000 workers.
- Employment in the state's publishing sector has grown by 10% in the past decade.
- The publishing industry accounts for 3% of Pennsylvania's total nonfarm employment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees in the publishing industries in the state of Pennsylvania, including publishing, software, broadcasting, and telecommunications companies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This employment data provides insight into the health and productivity of Pennsylvania's information economy, which is a key driver of the state's overall economic performance.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this employment data to assess conditions in Pennsylvania's information technology and media sectors and their role in the broader state economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month lag from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Information: Publishing Industries in Pennsylvania (SMU42000005051300001), retrieved from FRED.