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Central New York
5 counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$51,386
On UI benefits
7.5K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
336.1K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Central New York region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Central New York
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 115 openings/yr | +64.7% |
| Physician Assistants 73 openings/yr | +49.3% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 106 openings/yr | +45.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 103 openings/yr | +45.3% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 158 openings/yr | +43.6% |
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 175 openings/yr | +43.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 224 openings/yr | +36.0% |
| Physical Therapists 120 openings/yr | +34.0% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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