What is the unemployment rate in Erie County, PA right now?
About 3.7% in April 2025. That is a 0.4 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate shows the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but are not currently employed. It is a common measure of the health of the job market and economy.
Data updated May 2, 2025
In April 2025,
3.7%
of the labor force was unemployed in Erie County, PA
April 2025 had a
+0.4
percentage point change from April 2024
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Erie County, PA was higher in April 2025 compared with April 2024.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2007 to April 2025
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
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The latest county-level data from April 2025 shows that Erie County's unemployment rate was ranked 31st out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in Pennsylvania counties ranged from 2.5% to 5.1% in April 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in Pennsylvania (April 2025)
| 1. | Forest County, PA | 5.1% |
| 2. | Cameron County, PA | 5.0% |
| 3. | Fayette County, PA | 4.6% |
| 4. | Philadelphia County, PA | 4.5% |
| 5. | Juniata County, PA | 4.4% |
| 6. | Luzerne County, PA | 4.4% |
| 7. | Pike County, PA | 4.4% |
| 8. | Lawrence County, PA | 4.3% |
| 9. | Potter County, PA | 4.3% |
| 10. | Schuylkill County, PA | 4.1% |
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Methodology
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The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.
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