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Long Island
2 counties: Nassau, Suffolk.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$59,418
On UI benefits
26.1K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
1.3M
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Long Island region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Long Island
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 335 openings/yr | +62.3% |
| Physician Assistants 361 openings/yr | +51.6% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 508 openings/yr | +46.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 180 openings/yr | +40.0% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 72 openings/yr | +37.3% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 125 openings/yr | +35.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 316 openings/yr | +35.4% |
| Medical Assistants 1,408 openings/yr | +35.2% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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