Facts about the PA Economy
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, Pennsylvania ranks 19th in the nation for gross domestic product (GDP) by state with a gross state product of approximately $931.7 billion in 2022. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an average hourly wage of $26.68 for all occupations as of May 2021. Additionally, the BLS reported a civilian labor force of just over 6.4 million in the state and an unemployment rate of 4.0% in May 2021.
Top Employers
Some of the largest employers in the state of Pennsylvania, according to America's Career Info Net (www.careerinfonet.org), are listed below in no particular order. Five of the top-ten employers were located in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia as of 2022.
- Pennsylvania State University Undergraduate
- Philadelphia International
- Allegheny Health Network
- John & Dorothy Morgan Cancer
- Highmark Health
- St Lukes Universal Health Network
- UPMC Presbyterian-Thoracic
- Children's Hospital-Phldlph
- G & D Construction
- Einstein Medical Ctr Elkins
Fast-Growing Pennsylvania Occupations
The following ten occupations represent those projected to grow the most in Pennsylvania through 2020-2030 based on the total percent change in employment, according to the America's Career Info Net ('www.careerinfonet.org'). Each of these careers can expect at least 38% growth over the ten-year period. Most jobs on this list are in the healthcare field:
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Cooks, Restaurant
- Costume Attendants
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
- Gambling Dealers
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
