Job Totals in 2025 by Sector

According to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts, in-person activity and business investment could be keys for future job growth. Four scenarios were created for Philadelphia's economic future through mid-2025. "Overall growth" is the projected scenario with the highest growth.

Figures under each scenario represent the forecasted change in jobs in reference to 2021. Job totals are in thousands.

Note: As the bottom two lines in the graphic indicate, what differentiates the four scenarios is the city’s performance on two metrics. Attractiveness/competitiveness is the ability to retain and attract businesses and residents. In-person activity is the degree to which individuals patronize local stores, go to the office, dine out, and attend meetings and conventions.
Table: Staff Graphic Source: The Pew Charitable Trusts