Developments in the Central New York Labor Market
Private sector jobs in the Syracuse metro area rose by 2,400, or 0.9 percent, to 262,900 over the year in November 2025 as the economy continues to expand. Job gains occurred in private education and health services (+2,100), leisure and hospitality (+1,300) and professional and business services (+1,300). Job losses occurred in trade, transportation, and utilities (-700), financial activities (-500), manufacturing (-400), mining, logging and construction (-300), other services (-300) and information (-100). The government job count rose over the year (+200), with growth concentrated in state government.
Industry Profiles
Establishments By Size in Central New York
| Establishment Size | Number Of Establishments | % Of Total Establishments | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14,122 | 71.7% | 38,920 |
| 10-99 | 5,050 | 25.6% | 135,830 |
| 100-499 | 473 | 2.4% | 89,129 |
| 500+ | 60 | 0.3% | 84,485 |
| Total | 19,705 | 100.0% | 348,364 |
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]
Funded by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.