Developments in the Capital Region Labor Market
From June 2023 to June 2024, the number of nonfarm jobs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA increased 8,600 or 1.8 percent, while the number of private sector jobs increased 6,200 or 1.7 percent. During this same period, the number of nonfarm jobs in the Glens Falls MSA decreased 500 or 0.9 percent, while the number of private sector jobs decreased 600 or 1.3 percent. The tables below present additional industry details.
| Area | June 2024 | June 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| New York State | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| Capital Region | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy-MSA | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Glens Falls MSA | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Natural Resources, Mining and Construction | +100 |
| Manufacturing | -100 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | -700 |
| Information | -500 |
| Financial Activities | 0 |
| Professional and Business Services | -900 |
| Private Education and Health Services | +4,700 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | +3,500 |
| Other Services | +100 |
| Government | +2,400 |
| Natural Resources, Mining and Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 0 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | -400 |
| Information | -100 |
| Financial Activities | 0 |
| Professional and Business Services | -300 |
| Private Education and Health Services | +400 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | -100 |
| Other Services | -100 |
| Government | +100 |
Contact
For More Information, Please Contact:
Kevin Alexander
NYS Department of Labor
155 Washington Ave., 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 242-8245
Email:[email protected]