Category: Scranton, PA

  • Scranton, PA – January 2024 Jobs Report – Steady Hiring Continues

    Scranton’s job market maintained its positive momentum in January 2024, adding jobs for the third consecutive month. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, indicating a tight labor market with more open positions than available workers. While growth wasn’t as robust as December, key sectors showed promising signs, particularly healthcare and education. Highlights: What Industries…

  • Scranton, PA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Holiday Buzz Buoys Employment

    Scranton’s labor market ended 2023 on a strong note, adding jobs for the fourth consecutive month and defying national trends of slowing employment growth. The unemployment rate remained low, suggesting a resilient local economy despite nationwide economic concerns. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare to Same Month Last Year:…