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Mohawk Valley
6 counties: Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$48,865
On UI benefits
4.8K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
182.4K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Mohawk Valley region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Mohawk Valley
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides 2,042 openings/yr | +33.2% |
| Cooks, Restaurant 263 openings/yr | +32.8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides 2,547 openings/yr | +30.1% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations 2,872 openings/yr | +29.4% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers 156 openings/yr | +28.1% |
| Health Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners 639 openings/yr | +24.5% |
| Other Healthcare Support Occupations 299 openings/yr | +24.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers 331 openings/yr | +24.1% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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