All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Pennsylvania
SMU42000009093200001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
184.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.49%
Date Range
1/1/2003 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures employment in local government agencies, excluding educational services, in the state of Pennsylvania. It is a key indicator of the overall health and size of the public sector workforce in the state.
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 Excluding Educational Services in Pennsylvania series tracks the number of people employed by local government agencies in Pennsylvania, excluding those working in the education sector. This metric provides insight into the scale and evolution of the non-educational public sector workforce in the state.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and local governments to understand public sector labor market dynamics and inform budgeting and policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Pennsylvania has over 5 million local government employees.
- Local government employment accounts for nearly 8% of total nonfarm jobs in the state.
- This trend has shown gradual declines since the Great Recession.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures employment levels in local government agencies, excluding the education sector, within the state of Pennsylvania.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the size and evolution of the non-educational public sector workforce in Pennsylvania, which is important for understanding labor market dynamics and informing policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of employers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This employment trend is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and local governments to understand public sector labor market dynamics and inform budgeting and policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly, but there may be some delays in reporting due to the survey-based collection process.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Excluding Educational Services in Pennsylvania (SMU42000009093200001), retrieved from FRED.