Description of the Indicator
This indicator examines the distribution of employment by occupation category.
Why is it important?
Identifying how workers are employed aids in the understanding of a region’s growing and shrinking occupations and industries.
How is the region performing?
The region is home to a diverse base of occupations across several industries. Transportation and material moving are the most prevalent occupation groups in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, followed by office and administrative support. In Wayne County, the most prevalent occupation group is office and administrative support, followed by sales and related occupations.