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New York City
5 counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$64,590
On UI benefits
81.2K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
4.5M
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the New York City region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — New York City
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 816 openings/yr | +61.3% |
| Physician Assistants 762 openings/yr | +53.9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 1,738 openings/yr | +47.2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 937 openings/yr | +41.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,447 openings/yr | +37.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 324 openings/yr | +37.1% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 273 openings/yr | +36.5% |
| Lodging Managers 239 openings/yr | +35.5% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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