Jobs & Economy in Williamsport
Williamsport's economy runs on a real, dominant healthcare anchor (UPMC Williamsport) alongside the substantial, recurring economic engine of the Little League Baseball World Series and Little League International's headquarters.
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Learn moreUPMC Williamsport: the region's primary hospital
UPMC Williamsport, founded in 1873, is a 224-licensed-bed Level II Trauma Center and the region's primary hospital -- a real, substantial healthcare employer and economic anchor.
Little League International and the World Series economy
Little League Baseball's own worldwide headquarters is based in Williamsport, alongside the annual Little League World Series' real, substantial tourism and economic impact (approximately $40 million statewide for the 2025 tournament).
Lycoming College adds a modest academic anchor
Lycoming College, enrolling approximately 1,019 undergraduates, adds a real, if modest-scale, additional academic and employment presence within the city.
Key takeaways
- UPMC Williamsport (224 beds, Level II Trauma Center) anchors the region's healthcare economy.
- Little League International's headquarters and the annual World Series form a real, substantial economic driver.
- Lycoming College adds a real, modest-scale academic anchor within the city.
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