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Pocono Counties Economic Prosperity Overview
Workforce
Population grew by 6,578 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 4,784 over the next 5 years.
342,853
Jobs decreased by 4,064 over the last 5 years but are projected to grow by 3,278 over the next 5 years.
107,297
5-Year Projected Job Growth
3.1%
Average Earnings Per Job
$59.6K
Workforce Characteristics
Pocono Counties
Occupation Concentration
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| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 19,367 | $32,432 | $30.63 | 1.18 | 1.28% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 13,876 | $36,826 | $20.45 | 0.92 | -5.52% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 12,955 | $35,443 | $20.45 | 1.13 | 3.07% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 11,423 | $24,776 | $13.74 | 1.3 | -5.04% |
| Management | 11,263 | $70,607 | $46.83 | 0.95 | 30.73% |
| Construction and Extraction | 7,255 | $43,744 | $25.49 | 1.14 | 3.44% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 7,183 | $60,479 | $31.1 | 1.06 | -7.98% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 7,183 | $70,098 | $49.64 | 0.7 | 31.56% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,554 | $47,303 | $24.32 | 1.33 | -1.37% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 6,244 | $63,827 | $40.35 | 0.93 | -8.91% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 5,779 | $30,248 | $17.99 | 1.18 | -2.69% |
| Production | 5,750 | $38,089 | $20.54 | 0.88 | -7.25% |
| Personal Care and Service | 5,123 | $26,036 | $16.19 | 1.12 | 0.98% |
| Healthcare Support | 4,682 | $29,033 | $16.01 | 0.85 | -0.48% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 3,973 | $37,996 | $30.6 | 0.94 | 2.58% |
| Protective Service | 2,307 | $46,095 | $25.48 | 0.93 | -13.64% |
| Community and Social Service | 2,191 | $43,356 | $24.08 | 1.03 | 6.17% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 1,651 | $76,029 | $41.23 | 0.43 | 23.53% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,489 | $70,406 | $41.02 | 1.18 | 39.01% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 1,387 | $75,892 | $42.36 | 0.71 | -9.49% |
| Legal | 577 | $68,261 | $55.32 | 0.52 | -8.86% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 569 | $28,984 | $18.2 | 0.59 | 8.01% |
| Military-only | 419 | $55,937 | $29.42 | 0.62 | -6.16% |
Workforce Characteristics
Carbon County
Occupation Concentration
Carbon County (click headers to sort data)
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 2,815 | $29,190 | $28.32 | 1.11 | -1.5% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 2,222 | $35,893 | $20.17 | 0.95 | -6.44% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,978 | $23,259 | $12.49 | 1.45 | -8.5% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 1,624 | $34,217 | $20.27 | 0.91 | -9.07% |
| Management | 1,594 | $64,420 | $42.49 | 0.87 | 20.46% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 1,350 | $60,076 | $38.31 | 1.29 | -8.78% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 1,216 | $55,745 | $27.16 | 1.16 | -2.76% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 1,082 | $47,217 | $24.7 | 1.42 | 6.18% |
| Production | 996 | $39,708 | $20.96 | 0.99 | -22.98% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 973 | $63,705 | $44.19 | 0.61 | 23.3% |
| Construction and Extraction | 955 | $43,002 | $25.46 | 0.97 | -1.03% |
| Personal Care and Service | 915 | $23,334 | $15.08 | 1.29 | 5.86% |
| Healthcare Support | 898 | $27,551 | $15.37 | 1.05 | -16.2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 846 | $28,426 | $17.2 | 1.12 | -9.14% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 593 | $38,715 | $30.04 | 0.91 | -0.73% |
| Community and Social Service | 325 | $42,305 | $22.5 | 0.99 | -15.14% |
| Protective Service | 315 | $48,741 | $25.45 | 0.82 | -8.05% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 258 | $67,269 | $35.38 | 0.44 | 5.88% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 185 | $69,994 | $37.85 | 0.61 | -36.77% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 132 | $61,833 | $38.62 | 0.68 | 12.36% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 94 | $29,660 | $20.2 | 0.63 | -1.43% |
| Legal | 90 | $80,309 | $59.38 | 0.53 | 3.86% |
| Military-only | 77 | $53,719 | $28.24 | 0.74 | -7.91% |
Workforce Characteristics
Monroe County
Occupation Concentration
Monroe County (click headers to sort data)
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 10,631 | $29,539 | $29.25 | 1.19 | -3.17% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 7,660 | $36,286 | $20.1 | 0.93 | -4.6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 7,327 | $36,376 | $20.43 | 1.17 | 11.48% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 6,680 | $23,370 | $12.79 | 1.39 | -6.56% |
| Management | 5,482 | $69,871 | $45.15 | 0.84 | 28.18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 4,019 | $69,616 | $47.69 | 0.71 | 31.79% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 3,812 | $47,620 | $23.84 | 1.41 | -2.84% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,715 | $62,180 | $30.7 | 1.01 | -13.79% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 3,465 | $66,197 | $39.66 | 0.94 | -2.7% |
| Construction and Extraction | 3,334 | $43,460 | $24.45 | 0.96 | 7.34% |
| Production | 3,293 | $38,067 | $20.44 | 0.92 | -1.51% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 3,018 | $29,846 | $17.4 | 1.13 | -6.03% |
| Personal Care and Service | 2,893 | $25,914 | $15.68 | 1.16 | 4.02% |
| Healthcare Support | 2,617 | $29,086 | $15.73 | 0.87 | 5.15% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,121 | $36,312 | $28.16 | 0.92 | 6.86% |
| Protective Service | 1,270 | $41,781 | $23.83 | 0.94 | -18.01% |
| Community and Social Service | 1,138 | $43,424 | $23.94 | 0.98 | 8.4% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,007 | $69,945 | $39.46 | 1.46 | 74.94% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 924 | $77,898 | $42.29 | 0.87 | -7.71% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 866 | $76,180 | $40.06 | 0.42 | 12.73% |
| Legal | 309 | $61,344 | $47.41 | 0.51 | -13.19% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 269 | $29,477 | $16.56 | 0.51 | 34.35% |
| Military-only | 214 | $56,646 | $29.78 | 0.58 | -5.58% |
Workforce Characteristics
Pike County
Occupation Concentration
Pike County (click headers to sort data)
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 2,946 | $44,685 | $38.81 | 1.32 | 17.38% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 2,143 | $32,968 | $20.32 | 1.38 | -16.11% |
| Management | 2,053 | $99,818 | $61.63 | 1.27 | 71.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 1,457 | $59,472 | $35.49 | 1.59 | 0.94% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,415 | $37,273 | $19.93 | 1.18 | 19.03% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,398 | $41,643 | $23.23 | 0.68 | -14.79% |
| Construction and Extraction | 1,083 | $43,407 | $27.91 | 1.25 | 3.78% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 1,052 | $88,800 | $66.46 | 0.75 | 41.89% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 829 | $39,938 | $23.55 | 1.25 | 10.13% |
| Production | 720 | $36,683 | $20.65 | 0.81 | -18.26% |
| Personal Care and Service | 696 | $30,274 | $18.98 | 1.12 | -6.99% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 656 | $47,354 | $41.32 | 1.14 | -5.98% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 523 | $51,427 | $27.57 | 0.78 | -19.67% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 422 | $70,679 | $57.26 | 0.46 | -34.78% |
| Healthcare Support | 383 | $36,079 | $20.06 | 0.51 | 15.33% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 307 | $92,403 | $49.93 | 0.59 | 97.7% |
| Community and Social Service | 227 | $53,004 | $29.23 | 0.79 | 54.67% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 175 | $85,631 | $54.9 | 1.02 | -3.96% |
| Protective Service | 141 | $55,653 | $28.36 | 0.42 | 10.02% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 103 | $77,353 | $51.84 | 0.39 | 54.71% |
| Military-only | 72 | $56,646 | $29.78 | 0.78 | -3.79% |
| Legal | 65 | $109,061 | $82.14 | 0.43 | -22.56% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 35 | $26,707 | $21.88 | 0.27 | -25.45% |
Workforce Characteristics
Wayne County
Occupation Concentration
Wayne County (click headers to sort data)
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 2,976 | $32,248 | $29.79 | 1.11 | 7.19% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 2,595 | $36,846 | $20.26 | 1.05 | -1.72% |
| Management | 2,134 | $55,845 | $40.07 | 1.1 | 17.29% |
| Construction and Extraction | 1,883 | $44,836 | $25.94 | 1.81 | -0.85% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 1,861 | $33,444 | $20.85 | 0.99 | 12.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,351 | $25,142 | $13.84 | 0.94 | -11.74% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 1,139 | $65,869 | $45.81 | 0.67 | 29.46% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 1,136 | $44,849 | $24.16 | 1.41 | 8.16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,086 | $28,285 | $16.05 | 1.36 | 4.11% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 1,007 | $58,959 | $38.73 | 0.91 | -13.69% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 795 | $60,639 | $30.84 | 0.72 | -0.9% |
| Healthcare Support | 784 | $28,190 | $15.79 | 0.87 | -3.5% |
| Production | 741 | $36,707 | $20.26 | 0.69 | 8.63% |
| Personal Care and Service | 619 | $26,324 | $17.16 | 0.83 | -8.92% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 603 | $35,824 | $28.17 | 0.87 | 1.63% |
| Protective Service | 580 | $53,222 | $28.06 | 1.43 | -10.84% |
| Community and Social Service | 502 | $41,414 | $23.15 | 1.44 | 3.49% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 219 | $72,456 | $40.47 | 0.35 | 29.97% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 175 | $67,498 | $41.85 | 0.55 | 1.76% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 175 | $68,941 | $39.42 | 0.85 | -10.54% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 171 | $27,247 | $19.03 | 1.07 | -7.25% |
| Legal | 113 | $65,702 | $58.11 | 0.62 | 5.96% |
| Military-only | 57 | $55,531 | $29.19 | 0.51 | -8.78% |
Labor Force & Unemployment
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Pocono Counties Area
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2018
5.3%
58.5%
2019
5.3%
59%
2020
10.5%
58%
2021
6.8%
57.1%
2022
5.5%
57%
January-December 2023
0%
0%
January 2023
6%
56.6%
February 2023
6.2%
56.4%
March 2023
5.2%
56.2%
April 2023
4.2%
55.8%
Skills in Demand
Top Job Postings Skills in Demand
| Skills | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 1,356 | 3.7% |
| Customer Service | 1,299 | 14.7% |
| Management | 931 | 8.6% |
| Sales | 897 | 10.7% |
| Operations | 635 | 2.3% |
| Valid Driver's License | 574 | 13% |
| Leadership | 573 | 21.9% |
| Merchandising | 523 | 27.6% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 464 | 1.8% |
| Detail Oriented | 412 | 14.8% |
| Nursing | 384 | 0.8% |
| Scheduling | 367 | 17.3% |
| Lifting Ability | 365 | -4.5% |
| Planning | 340 | -9.6% |
| Computer Literacy | 338 | 0.9% |
| English Language | 322 | 7.7% |
| Writing | 310 | 15.7% |
Entry Level to Experienced
Wages
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Pocono Counties Area: 25th to 75th Percentile
Legal
$46,053
$129,429
Management
$37,111
$123,085
Computer and Mathematical
$51,617
$107,922
Business and Financial Operations
$46,267
$107,796
Architecture and Engineering
$56,848
$100,091
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$52,518
$96,574
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$45,394
$86,282
Military-only
$31,669
$85,398
Educational Instruction and Library
$37,809
$81,285
Protective Service
$31,537
$70,602
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$20,180
$68,577
Sales and Related
$22,689
$61,917
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$34,245
$60,405
Construction and Extraction
$31,382
$59,235
Community and Social Service
$34,496
$59,145
Production
$29,925
$49,573
Office and Administrative Support
$28,651
$48,462
Transportation and Material Moving
$25,349
$46,555
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$17,460
$41,034
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$23,534
$39,322
Personal Care and Service
$18,736
$36,162
Healthcare Support
$25,010
$36,143
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$19,482
$32,005
Commuting
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
2021 Jobs
2021 Resident Workers
2021 Net Commuters
Pocono Counties Area
Jobs
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Jobs Trend & Forecast
Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings 30-Day Trend
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Job Postings by Industry
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | 0% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 7 | -30% |
| Utilities | 7 | 75% |
| Construction | 75 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 219 | -5.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 104 | -6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 737 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 121 | 34.4% |
| Information | 31 | 14.8% |
| Finance and Insurance | 79 | 3.9% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 50 | 22% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 164 | 5.8% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6 | 0% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 444 | 4.5% |
| Educational Services | 194 | -26% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,037 | 9.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 10 | -9.1% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 335 | 3.4% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 99 | 17.9% |
| Public Administration | 74 | 45.1% |
Hiring Demand
Top 20 Companies
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | 228 | 0.9% |
| St. Luke's University Health Network | 188 | 14.6% |
| Dollar General | 136 | 423.1% |
| Geisinger Health System | 134 | 9.8% |
| Walmart | 91 | 85.7% |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | 71 | -5.3% |
| East Stroudsburg University | 55 | -22.5% |
| CVS Health | 55 | 44.7% |
| Sanofi | 48 | -11.1% |
| Great Wolf Resorts | 44 | -13.7% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Pocono Real Estate | 42 | 0% |
| Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | 36 | 12.5% |
| Aveanna Healthcare | 36 | 44% |
| Kalahari Resorts | 31 | -16.2% |
| CareInHomes | 29 | 480% |
| Regis Corporation | 29 | -3.3% |
| United States Department of Homeland Security | 28 | 133.3% |
| Lowe's | 27 | -22.9% |
| ATX Learning | 27 | 200% |
Industry
Industry Characteristics
Pocono Counties
Industry Characteristics
Pocono Counties Area
| Industry | 2022 Jobs | 2021 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2022 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 18,721 | $35,433 | 1.45 | 1.61% | 1168.71M |
| Government | 18,519 | $85,747 | 1.15 | -5.46% | 1966.33M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 16,773 | $29,776 | 1.72 | -4.13% | 970.41M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15,523 | $61,156 | 1 | -3.56% | 1181.31M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 8,758 | $42,890 | 1.17 | 39.32% | 494.98M |
| Construction | 8,607 | $51,535 | 1.06 | 8.16% | 562.78M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 8,288 | $43,839 | 1.18 | 12.7% | 491.96M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 7,904 | $30,081 | 1.02 | 1.31% | 292.92M |
| Manufacturing | 7,735 | $96,794 | 0.86 | -2.77% | 2748.02M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5,788 | $35,977 | 0.67 | 11.51% | 326.05M |
| Finance and Insurance | 5,534 | $54,758 | 0.68 | 17.92% | 565.12M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4,967 | $23,173 | 1.67 | -10.48% | 162.69M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,841 | $51,824 | 0.47 | 1.97% | 341.5M |
| Information | 1,920 | $57,937 | 0.78 | -3.02% | 462.07M |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,601 | $64,803 | 0.37 | -20.18% | 302.3M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1,507 | $23,161 | 0.62 | 3.08% | 62.5M |
| Educational Services | 1,138 | $29,317 | 0.34 | -6.74% | 38.51M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 452 | $124,127 | 0.23 | -7.46% | 63.36M |
| Utilities | 366 | $121,976 | 0.9 | 27.93% | 157.76M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 366 | $55,923 | 0.59 | -2.75% | 53.24M |
Industry Characteristics
Monroe County
Industry Characteristics
Monroe County
| Industry | 2022 Jobs | 2021 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2022 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 10,300 | $89,727 | 1.17 | -5.97% | 1165.09M |
| Retail Trade | 10,252 | $35,854 | 1.45 | -2.51% | 638.12M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10,038 | $30,668 | 1.88 | -7.39% | 606.87M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 8,448 | $65,448 | 1 | 3.58% | 701.99M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 5,542 | $49,080 | 1.35 | 46.04% | 328.52M |
| Manufacturing | 5,345 | $110,799 | 1.09 | 4.14% | 2460.61M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4,721 | $44,145 | 1.23 | 13.83% | 282.8M |
| Construction | 4,014 | $49,274 | 0.9 | 10.2% | 250.23M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3,830 | $30,059 | 0.91 | 4.82% | 142.29M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3,194 | $36,912 | 0.68 | 4.51% | 190.46M |
| Finance and Insurance | 2,684 | $54,705 | 0.6 | 17.16% | 247.91M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2,628 | $54,960 | 0.47 | 0.35% | 188.9M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,352 | $23,327 | 1.45 | -15.72% | 82.11M |
| Wholesale Trade | 832 | $65,557 | 0.35 | -20.84% | 173.07M |
| Information | 554 | $45,744 | 0.41 | 10.26% | 83.81M |
| Educational Services | 466 | $25,940 | 0.26 | -18.92% | 13.5M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 456 | $26,265 | 0.35 | 14.84% | 21.07M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 204 | $177,528 | 0.19 | 18.62% | 37.72M |
| Utilities | 133 | $152,855 | 0.6 | 16.59% | 69.03M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 80 | $59,445 | 0.23 | -18.98% | 12.95M |
Industry Characteristics
Pike County
Industry Characteristics
Pike County
| Industry | 2022 Jobs | 2021 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2022 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 2,824 | $31,596 | 1.61 | 15.4% | 160.2M |
| Government | 2,583 | $80,518 | 1.18 | -3.21% | 245.23M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,459 | $29,513 | 1.85 | -4.13% | 149.21M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,443 | $31,988 | 1.38 | -7.21% | 55.61M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,401 | $44,891 | 0.67 | -7.38% | 73.78M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,348 | $42,822 | 1.41 | 13.04% | 80.15M |
| Construction | 1,306 | $49,299 | 1.18 | 12.49% | 79.83M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,005 | $35,378 | 0.86 | 23.93% | 51.69M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,000 | $37,653 | 0.98 | 44.26% | 72.43M |
| Finance and Insurance | 898 | $54,518 | 0.81 | 26.34% | 77.15M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 823 | $51,490 | 0.59 | 0.94% | 58.1M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 666 | $29,014 | 1.65 | -0.08% | 26.17M |
| Manufacturing | 284 | $47,095 | 0.23 | 4.26% | 24.39M |
| Information | 260 | $56,283 | 0.77 | 15.02% | 54.47M |
| Educational Services | 152 | $22,920 | 0.34 | 8.26% | 4.1M |
| Wholesale Trade | 145 | $61,656 | 0.25 | -8.99% | 20.3M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 104 | $56,491 | 1.23 | 19.87% | 17.93M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 104 | $23,335 | 0.32 | 2.74% | 3.26M |
| Utilities | 65 | $85,970 | 1.19 | 98.71% | 19.19M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 41 | $82,474 | 0.16 | -59.04% | 4.97M |
Industry Characteristics
Wayne County
Industry Characteristics
Wayne County
| Industry | 2022 Jobs | 2021 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2022 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 3,157 | $87,532 | 1.2 | -1.84% | 351.06M |
| Retail Trade | 2,940 | $38,557 | 1.39 | 4.54% | 207.29M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,658 | $55,194 | 1.05 | -9.86% | 178.74M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,137 | $33,250 | 1.34 | 5.69% | 125.72M |
| Construction | 2,116 | $57,980 | 1.59 | 4.15% | 157.8M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,417 | $30,202 | 1.12 | -4.3% | 51.6M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,197 | $43,374 | 1.04 | 12.67% | 69.2M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,190 | $26,177 | 0.97 | 32.21% | 39.42M |
| Finance and Insurance | 1,153 | $63,695 | 0.87 | 22.8% | 169M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 924 | $35,291 | 0.66 | 4.04% | 45.51M |
| Manufacturing | 765 | $52,951 | 0.52 | 12.66% | 80.33M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 759 | $47,998 | 0.45 | 4.82% | 52.25M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 685 | $17,553 | 1.74 | -1.61% | 19.3M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 452 | $18,156 | 0.93 | 6.34% | 12.36M |
| Wholesale Trade | 374 | $66,055 | 0.53 | -4.05% | 70.71M |
| Information | 222 | $57,481 | 0.55 | -8.4% | 37.29M |
| Educational Services | 183 | $23,491 | 0.34 | -20.89% | 4.64M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 171 | $91,828 | 0.54 | -0.57% | 18.41M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 170 | $52,389 | 1.67 | -1.15% | 20.54M |
| Utilities | 109 | $110,675 | 1.65 | 29.76% | 41.24M |
Pocono Counties Area
Education & Programs
Population by Educational Attainment
Pocono Counties Region
Education Attainment by Race as % of General Population
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| Race/Ethnicity | 2021 Population | 2021 Less Than High School | 2021 High School Diploma | 2021 College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.52% | 6.22% | 45.53% | 25.76% |
| Black | 8.19% | 0.89% | 4.49% | 2.81% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.05% | 0.13% | 0.09% |
| Asian | 1.72% | 0.26% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.14% | 0.52% | 0.34% |
| White, Hispanic | 8.52% | 1.66% | 4.46% | 2.39% |
| Black, Hispanic | 1.35% | 0.28% | 0.71% | 0% |
Program Completions
Degrees by Program
| Description | 2021 Completions | 2008-2021 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,615 | 1.2K 1.6K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 388 | 0.1K 0.4K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 227 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Education | 223 | 0.5K 0.2K |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | 131 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 100 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Psychology | 83 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 63 | 0K 0.1K |
| Social Sciences | 54 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 49 | 0K 0K |
Data
METHODOLOGY
This report includes 24,189 data points from 44 measures, collected from sources described below.
Some of the summary data included in the report may not include suppressed data. Data suppression occurs in cases where private, identifying information would be disclosed. In most cases, this does not impact the total values presented in the report, but in cases where there are small industries or areas, data suppressions may reduce the accuracy of the data we can display.
SOURCES
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American Community Survey, Lightcast, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Esri
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