The Benson, PA employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Benson is $17,078, which is 43% lower than than the Pennsylvania average and 43% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $38,958, which is 29% lower than than the Pennsylvania average and 30% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Benson is 17%, which is 265% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Benson is 30% which is 99% higher than than the national average.