Philadelphia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026. Paychecks, however, are buying less than they did a year ago. The latest Quarterly Labor Market Report from Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks) shows who is working, who is hiring, what jobs pay, and which neighborhoods are still being left behind. Inside this edition:
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Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the city’s workforce development board, has been awarded $851,000 to train justice-involved young people in welding, advanced manufacturing, healthcare support, and information technology,
Understanding the dynamics of our labor market is more crucial than ever. Let’s take a journey through the latest numbers and discover what they reveal about our local economic health.
The Current Labor Market Conditions dashboard provides the most up-to-date, high-level look at Philadelphia’s labor market.
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