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
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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
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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Statewide Labor Market Overview
Since December 2010, the number of nonfarm jobs (private plus public sectors) in New York State increased by 88,000, or 1.0 percent, and the number of private sector jobs increased by 90,100 or 1.3 percent. Additional industry detail is presented in the table below.
New York State's unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) was 8.0 percent in December 2011, unchanged from December 2010.
| Sectors With Job Gains: | Change: |
|---|---|
| Professional & Business Services | +37,600 |
| Educational & Health Services | +30,000 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | +11,900 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | +11,500 |
| Construction | +5,900 |
| Financial Activities | +3,900 |
| Sectors With Job Losses: | Change: |
| Manufacturing | -4,700 |
| Information | -3,700 |
| Other Services | -2,200 |
| Government | -2,100 |
| Natural Resources and Mining | -100 |
For more information, please contact:
Kevin JackStatewide 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