Development in the Capital Region Labor Market
From June 2020 to June 2021, the number of nonfarm jobs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA increased 28,000 or 6.7 percent, while the number of private sector jobs increased 30,200 or 9.5 percent. During this same period, the number of nonfarm jobs in the Glens Falls MSA increased 6,900 or 14.5 percent, while the number of private sector jobs increased 6,200 or 16.1 percent. The tables below present additional industry details.
| Area | June 2021 | June 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| New York State | 7.3% | 14.8% |
| Capital Region | 4.7% | 10.4% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA | 4.7% | 10.4% |
| Glens Falls MSA | 4.8% | 10.6% |
Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA Change in Jobs by Industry:
|
Natural Resources, Mining and Construction |
+1,500 |
|
Manufacturing |
+400 |
|
Trade, Transportation and Utilities |
+6,200 |
|
Information |
+300 |
|
Financial Activities |
-1,000 |
|
Professional and Business Services |
+2,600 |
|
Educational and Health Services |
+4,800 |
|
Leisure and Hospitality |
+13,800 |
|
Other Services |
+1,600 |
|
Government |
-2,200 |
Glens Falls MSA Change in Jobs by Industry:
|
Natural Resources, Mining and Construction |
+200 |
|
Manufacturing |
+300 |
|
Trade, Transportation and Utilities |
+1,200 |
|
Information |
0 |
|
Financial Activities |
+100 |
|
Professional and Business Services |
+600 |
|
Educational and Health Services |
+500 |
|
Leisure and Hospitality |
+3,100 |
|
Other Services |
+200 |
|
Government |
+700 |
Contact
For More Information, Please Contact:
Kevin Alexander
NYS Department of Labor
175 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 242-8245
Email:[email protected]