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Hudson Valley
7 counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$56,625
On UI benefits
18.3K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
939K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Hudson Valley region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Hudson Valley
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 219 openings/yr | +65.8% |
| Physician Assistants 126 openings/yr | +53.9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 422 openings/yr | +49.0% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants 243 openings/yr | +48.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 438 openings/yr | +48.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 560 openings/yr | +43.0% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 193 openings/yr | +40.2% |
| Physical Therapists 491 openings/yr | +38.6% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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