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Capital Region
8 counties: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$55,693
On UI benefits
9.2K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
519.4K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Capital Region region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Capital Region
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 115 openings/yr | +63.2% |
| Physician Assistants 92 openings/yr | +46.7% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 225 openings/yr | +42.4% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants 115 openings/yr | +42.4% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 135 openings/yr | +40.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 205 openings/yr | +40.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 141 openings/yr | +38.3% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 242 openings/yr | +34.6% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Looking for pay and career paths? Head to the Career & Opportunity Navigator. Regional figures as of Apr 2026.