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Philadelphia Job Market Report

Philadelphia Job Market Report

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 Welcome to the "Philadelphia Job Market Report" podcast, your essential source for the latest updates, trends, and insights into the job market in Philadelphia. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or just curious about the economic landscape, we provide in-depth analysis and expert interviews to help you navigate the ever-changing employment scene. Stay informed about high-demand industries, emerging job opportunities, and career advice tailored specifically for the Philadelphia region. Tune in weekly to stay ahead in the City of Brotherly Love's dynamic job market. Subscribe now and unlock the key to achieving your career goals with "Philadelphia Job Market Report."

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  • Philadelphia's Modest Economic Rebound: Ports, Tech, and Cautious Hiring

    Philadelphia's Modest Economic Rebound: Ports, Tech, and Cautious Hiring
    Jan 19 2026
    Philadelphia's job market shows slight growth amid a modest national economic rebound, as reported in the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, with the city's activity shifting from decline to expansion. Employment rose modestly, though national trends indicate flat hiring focused on backfilling and temporary workers, alongside skilled shortages in healthcare, engineering, and trades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national unemployment rate of 4.6 percent at the end of 2025, slightly up year-over-year, with limited Philadelphia-specific data available. Major industries include healthcare, education, professional services, technology, and a surging port sector, where PhilaPort achieved record 889,268 TEUs in 2025, up 6 percent, driven by refrigerated cargo. Key employers span these anchors, with growing sectors like manufacturing, evidenced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's index rising to +12.6 in early 2026, and logistics.

    Trends point to fewer job switches, moderate wage growth, and AI exploration for productivity, per Beige Book contacts. Recent developments feature PhilaPort's top North American productivity ranking and steady promo industry sales. Seasonal patterns show holiday spending boosts from higher-income households, while commuting trends and government initiatives lack detailed recent data, though place-based partnerships with HBCUs aim to enhance mobility. The market evolves toward flexibility amid K-shaped recovery, with lower-income sensitivity noted.

    Data gaps exist on precise local unemployment, commuting, and initiatives. Key findings: Modest growth persists in ports, health, and tech, but hiring remains cautious.

    Current openings include Grants Manager at a cultural institution, full-time hybrid; Capital Campaign Manager at Quintessence Theatre; and BNY Mellon Asset Servicing Internship in Philadelphia, paying $65,000 to $75,000 annualized.

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  • Philadelphia's Thriving Job Market: Key Trends and Insights

    Philadelphia's Thriving Job Market: Key Trends and Insights
    Jan 16 2026
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  • Philadelphia's Cautious Job Market: Steady Growth, Tech Surge, and Industrial Expansion Amid National Stall

    Philadelphia's Cautious Job Market: Steady Growth, Tech Surge, and Industrial Expansion Amid National Stall
    Jan 12 2026
    Philadelphia's job market in early 2026 reflects a national slowdown, with modest payroll growth but rising caution among workers prioritizing stability over job hopping. According to Brushwood Media Network, the U.S. labor market stalled in 2025, adding just 584,000 net jobs nationwide, a sharp drop from 2024, while job seekers outnumber openings at 7.5 million versus 7.1 million. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate hovered around 3.4 to 4.2 percent in late 2025 per CBS News Pittsburgh reports, with nonfarm jobs reaching record 6.1 million, though recent national figures show 4.4 percent unemployment in December 2025 from Trading Economics.

    Major industries include healthcare, education, professional services, finance, real estate, construction, private equity, and not-for-profits, as noted by CBIZ's Mid-Atlantic leader John McGonigal. The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights professional and business services driving 26.7 percent of private-sector earnings gains despite 16.9 percent employment share from December 2023 to 2024. Growing sectors encompass life sciences, AI, advanced manufacturing, startups valued at $76 billion with $900 million in 2024-2025 funding per the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, and industrial logistics, exemplified by Newmark's 1.4 million-square-foot DrinkPAK lease at Bellwether District, Philadelphia's largest since 2020.

    Trends indicate low hiring and firing, worker fears of recession and layoffs per MyPerfectResume's 2026 survey of 1,000 Americans, with over 65 percent staying put amid inflation worries. Recent developments feature industrial expansion and tourism prep for 2026's 250th birthday and World Cup, including LOVE Park's flying saucer seeking tenants. Commuting relies on SEPTA, with calls for modernization like digital twins and green infrastructure. Government initiatives push data centers and fair taxes in southwestern Pennsylvania. Seasonal patterns align with national retail and leisure dips. Data gaps exist on Philly-specific 2026 unemployment and commuting stats.

    Key findings: Steady but cautious market with industrial and tech growth offsetting national stall. Current openings include roles at Philadelphia Job Fair on September 24, 2026, covering IT, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing via Best Hire Career Fairs; industrial positions with DrinkPAK at Bellwether by 2027; and visitor center leases at LOVE Park.

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