Developments in the Long Island Labor Market
The number of private sector jobs on Long Island increased over the year by 10,100, or 0.9 percent, to 1,183,900 in June 2024. In comparison, the state’s over-the-year private sector growth rate was 1.3 percent and the nation’s was 1.5 percent.
Long Island’s private sector job count increased by 13,300 between May and June (not seasonally adjusted), lower than the average gain of 15,900. The construction sector lost 200 jobs in June when it typically adds 1,300 jobs. However, between March and May businesses in the construction industry added a total of 10,100 jobs, well above the typical spring gain of 6,600. Leisure and hospitality experienced continued strength in summer seasonal hiring, adding 8,200 jobs compared to an average gain of 7,900. Overall staffing in the sector is at a record high for June.
Six of nine private industry sectors gained jobs in June compared to a year ago — private education and health services (+11,100), leisure and hospitality (+3,500), mining, logging, and construction (+1,800), other services (+1,200), manufacturing (+600), and financial activities (+200).
Contact
For More Information Please Contact:
Shital Patel
Division of Research & Statistics
New York State Dept. of Labor
303 W. Old Country Rd.
Hicksville, NY 11801
tel: 516-934-8533
fax: 516-433-3799
Email:[email protected]