Developments in the Central New York Labor Market
Private sector jobs in the Syracuse metro area rose over the year by 6,000, or 2.4 percent, to 256,700 in April 2023 as the economic recovery continued. Job gains occurred in trade, transportation, and utilities (+2,400), professional and business services (+2,100), leisure and hospitality (+1,000), natural resources, mining and construction (+400), other services (+400), financial activities (+300) and private education and health services (+100). Job losses occurred in manufacturing (-500) and information (-200). The government job count rose over the year (+2,600) with the largest job gains occurring in local government education.
Establishments By Size in Central New York
| Establishment Size | Number Of Establishments | % Of Total Establishments | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13,940 | 71.7% | 40,242 |
| 10-99 | 4,999 | 25.7% | 135,677 |
| 100-499 | 449 | 2.3% | 86,664 |
| 500+ | 56 | 0.3% | 74,371 |
| Total | 19,444 | 100.0% | 336,954 |
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]