Developments in the Mohawk Valley Labor Market
Change in Nonfarm Jobs since September 2023
For the 12-month period ending September 2024, the nonfarm job count in the Utica-Rome metro increased 1,700, or 1.4%, to 124,000. Private sector employment grew 1,200, or 1.3%, to 94,400.
Job gains were posted in private education and health services (+1,400) and government (+500).
Job losses occurred in manufacturing (-300).
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Unemployment Rates, Not Seasonally Adjusted
| September 2024 | August 2024 | September 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome metro declined from 3.6% in September 2023 to 3.3% in September 2024. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in August.
Contact
For More Information Please Contact:
Brion Acton
NYS Department of Labor
State Office Bldg.
207 Genesee St., Suite 203
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: (315) 793-2282
Fax: (315) 793-2354
Email: [email protected]