All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Pennsylvania
SMU42000009093161101 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
240.30
Year-over-Year Change
1.69%
Date Range
1/1/2003 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of government employees in local educational services in Pennsylvania. It provides insight into the size and trends of the public education workforce at the state and local level.
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: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Pennsylvania metric tracks the total number of people employed in public K-12 and higher education institutions run by local governments within the state. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze workforce trends in the public education sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This metric is relevant for understanding the fiscal health and policy priorities of state and local governments, as education is a major component of their budgets and services.
Key Facts
- This metric has been tracked since January 1990.
- Local government education services account for over half of total state and local government employment in Pennsylvania.
- Employment in this sector has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the total number of people employed in public K-12 and higher education institutions run by local governments within the state of Pennsylvania.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the size and trends of the public education workforce, which is a major component of state and local government budgets and services.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is relevant for understanding the fiscal health and policy priorities of state and local governments, as education is a major component of their budgets and services.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Pennsylvania (SMU42000009093161101), retrieved from FRED.