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 (JOLTS data)
Looking for 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, 2007-2011
- Analysis of New York State's 2010-2020 Occupational Projections and Wages by Education Level
- Highest Wage Industries in New York State, 2011
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
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
- Ask a Labor Law question
- New York State Career Center 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
Statewide Labor Market Overview
Since April 2012, the number of nonfarm jobs (private plus public sectors) in New York State increased by 121,300, or 1.4 percent, and the number of private sector jobs increased by 137,500, or 1.9 percent. Additional industry detail is presented in the table below.
New York State's unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) was 7.3 percent in April 2013, down from 8.1 in April 2012.
| Sectors With Job Gains: | Change: |
|---|---|
| Educational & Health Services | +43,100 |
| Professional & Business Services | +39,900 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | +32,300 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | +30,200 |
| Construction | +5,700 |
| Other Services | +4,700 |
| Sectors With Job Losses: | Change: |
|---|---|
| Government | -16,200 |
| Manufacturing | -11,300 |
| Financial Activities | -5,600 |
| Information | -1,100 |
| Natural Resources and Mining | -400 |
For more information, please contact:
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
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