Developments in the Mohawk Valley Labor Market
Change in Nonfarm Jobs since December 2023
For the 12-month period ending December 2024, the nonfarm job count in the Utica-Rome metro increased 800, or 0.6%, to 125,100. Private sector employment grew 600, or 0.6%, to 94,800.
Job gains were posted in private education and health services (+1,000) and government (+200).
Job losses occurred in manufacturing (-300) and trade, transportation, and warehousing (-200).
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Unemployment Rates, Not Seasonally Adjusted
| December 2024 | November 2024 | December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.3 |
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome metro declined from 4.3% in December 2023 to 3.7% in December 2024. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in November.
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]