Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low Of 3.5 Percent In December

By Patrick Damp, CBS Pittsburgh

January 20, 2023

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage in December to 3.9%, another record low.

Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate was also down one-tenth of a percentage at 3.5%.

"Pennsylvania's new record low unemployment rate of 3.9% is encouraging. Pennsylvanians are reentering the workforce, launching new careers, and pursuing jobs that sustain their families. Opportunity abounds today for Pennsylvania workers," said Labor & Industry Acting Secretary Nancy Walker. "We also know that a historically tight labor market presents its own challenges, particularly for employers who need workers with specialized skillsets."

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