New York State Department of Labor Labor Statistics

Labor Statistics

Welcome to the Labor Statistics section of the New York State Department of Labor's web site. We are the premier source of labor market information in the state. From wages to projections to the latest job figures, the Department of Labor has the most current and accurate labor market information available.

Spotlight on the New York State Economy

The latest monthly jobs and labor force (including unemployment rates) statistics for New York State and local areas from the New York State Department of Labor.

• Monthly Jobs Press Release
• Monthly Jobs Press Release
• Monthly Local Unemployment Rates Press Release
• Monthly Local Unemployment Rates Press Release
• Labor Market Highlights
• The Upstate New York Labor Market Report
• Map of County Unemployment Rates
• Map of Metro Area & County Private Sector Jobs
• Press Release Dates

Other current labor market information from the New York State Department of Labor (updated monthly).

• Employment in New York State newsletter
• Coincident Economic Index
• Unemployed Job Seekers per Opening

Looking for regional labor market information?

• Regional Labor Market Information

Other New York State Economic Statistics and Special Reports

Occupational & Industry Reports

• New York State Green Jobs Study
• The Decade in Review: New York State's Labor Markets, 2000-2010
• Significant Industries in New York State: A Report to the Workforce Development System
• Industry Clusters in New York State
• Scientists and Engineers in New York State, 2010
• New York State's Travel & Tourism Sector, 2007-2010
• Analysis of 2008-2018 Occupational Projections and Wages by Education and Training Requirements, NYS
• Highest Wage Industries in New York State, 2009

Population & Household Data

• Alternative Measures of Unemployment and Labor Underutilization in New York State
• Current Population Survey Data, New York State
• Personal and Median Household Income Data
• Population Data and Projections for New York State and Counties

Information for Researchers

• Other Sources of Economic Data

Information for Job Seekers

• New York State Job Bank (statewide listings)
• New York State Job Bank (regional listings)
• JobZone
• Why Go to School?

Other Useful Information

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One Stop Locations

List of WARN Notices

Directory of New York State Government Agencies

New York State Department of Labor Press Releases

New York State Average Weekly Wage: Pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law

Contact Your Regional Labor Market Analyst

• Regional Labor Market Analysts

Statewide Labor Market Overview

Since April 2011, the number of nonfarm jobs (private plus public sectors) in New York State increased by 114,700, or 1.3 percent, and the number of private sector jobs increased by 115,700, or 1.6 percent. Additional industry detail is presented in the table below.

New York State's unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) was 8.1 percent in April 2012, down from 8.7 percent in April 2011.

Change in Jobs by Sector,
April 2011 - April 2012

Sectors With Job Gains:	Change:
Professional & Business Services	+51,400
Educational & Health Services	+31,100
Leisure & Hospitality	+16,100
Trade, Transportation & Utilities	+14,800
Financial Activities	+14,500
Sectors With Job Losses:	Change:
Information	-4,800
Construction	-4,600
Manufacturing	-1,400
Government	-1,200
Other Services	-1,100
Natural Resources and Mining	-100

 

For more information, please contact:

Kevin Jack
Statewide Labor Market Analyst
NYS Department of Labor
State Office Campus Bldg. 12
Room 490
Albany, NY 12240
Phone: (518) 457-2919
Fax: (518) 457-6199
E-mail: Kevin.Jack@labor.ny.gov