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Finger Lakes
9 counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$50,992
On UI benefits
12K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
541.8K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Finger Lakes region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Finger Lakes
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 169 openings/yr | +73.0% |
| Physician Assistants 159 openings/yr | +64.8% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 190 openings/yr | +53.9% |
| Respiratory Therapists 53 openings/yr | +46.0% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 174 openings/yr | +46.0% |
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 176 openings/yr | +43.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 73 openings/yr | +38.3% |
| Physical Therapists 149 openings/yr | +37.3% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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