Counties
Allegheny County
Allegheny County’s total civilian labor force in March, 2013 was 650,500 with an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The fastest growing industries by job openings are: Retail Trade; Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Finance and Insurance, and Professional and Technical Services. The largest industry sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, 18.6%; Retail Trade, 10.8%; Accommodation and Food Services, 8.2%. Total business establishments in Allegheny County of 33,339.
Butler County
Butler County’s total civilian labor force March 2013 was 100,090 with an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The fastest growing industries by job openings are: Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Accommodation and Food Services, Finance and Insurance and Wholesale Trade. Butler’s largest industry sectors are Manufacturing, 15.2%; Health Care and Social Assistance, 14.3%; and Retail Trade, 12.9%. Total business establishments in Butler County of 4,669.
Beaver County
Beaver County’s total civilian labor force in March 2013 was 89,600 with an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The fastest growing industries by job openings are: Retail Trade, Accommodation and Food Services, Finance and Insurance, Health Care and Social Assistance, and Professional and Technical Services. Beaver’s largest industry sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, 19.2%; Manufacturing, 13.7%; Retail Trade, 13.6%. The total business establishments in Beaver County of 3,404.
| Economic Indicators | Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | Butler County | Beaver County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,360,733 | 1,223,348 | 183,848 | 170,414 |
| Job Openings | 49,208 | 34,949 | 3,268 | 1,407 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6.9% | 7.3% |
| Wage Statistics | $47,164 | $51,376 | $43,368 | $37,908 |
| Labor Force | 1,328,400 | 650,500 | 100,090 | 89,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree (or higher) | 28.7% | 34.5% | 29.3% | 20.3% |
| Median Household Income | $49,346 | $48,805 | $57,474 | $47,928 |