Scranton, PA Employment

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20%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
25%
Household income NAT. AVG.
37%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexScrantonPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$23,951$30,137$29,829
Median household income$41,687$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$62,188$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,191$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$30,534$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$22,344$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level21.8%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Scranton is 20% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Scranton is 25% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Scranton is 37% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Scranton is 45% higher than the national average

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      $27,788 $41,687 $83,374
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      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Scranton median earnings by income bracket

      Scranton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.6%8.6%
      Manufacturing sector12.1%12.1%
      Financial & insurance services3.2%3.2%
      Wholesale & retail services18.4%18.4%
      Public administration6.0%6.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.8%8.8%
      Education, health & social services14.7%14.7%
      Other25.7%25.7%

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      Source: The Scranton, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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