HARRISBURG — The state’s jobless rate fell one-tenth of a point to 4.1 percent in June. The figure comes from the preliminary employment situation report for June 2026. The state of Labor and Industry says the rate is below the national average.
The numbers show Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force increased by 17,000 to a record 6.6 million. Unemployment fell by 6,000. Pennsylvania also added 1,000 nonfarm jobs, reaching a record 6.2 million. Leisure and hospitality posted the largest monthly gain.