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Labor Statistics for the Central New York Region

Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego Counties
Labor Statistics for the Central New York Region

Developments in the Central New York Labor Market

Private sector jobs in the Syracuse metro area rose over the year by 4,600, or 1.8 percent, to 264,100 in October 2023 as the economy continues to expand.  Job gains occurred in professional and business services (+2,700), leisure and hospitality (+1,500), private education and health services (+600), other services (+300), mining, logging and construction (+100) and trade, transportation and utilities (+100).  Job losses occurred in manufacturing (-400), information (-200) and financial activities (-100).  The government job count rose over the year (+600), with growth concentrated in local government education.

Establishments By Size in Central New York

Establishments By Size in Central New York (2nd Quarter 2023)
Establishment Size Number Of Establishments % Of Total Establishments Employment
Under 10 14,217 71.8% 40,989
10-99 5,059 25.6% 137,433
100-499 455 2.3% 86,709
500+ 57 0.3% 71,657
Total 19,788 100.0% 336,788

Job Trends and Industry Data

Contact

For More Information, Please Contact:

Karen Knapik-Scalzo
NYS Department of Labor
450 S. Salina St., Room 300
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 479-3391
Fax: (315) 479-3271
Email: [email protected]