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North Country
7 counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$49,500
On UI benefits
4.7K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
144.3K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the North Country region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — North Country
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides 1,104 openings/yr | +34.4% |
| Cooks, Restaurant 283 openings/yr | +32.1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides 1,471 openings/yr | +31.6% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations 1,702 openings/yr | +30.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 65 openings/yr | +30.0% |
| Health Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners 548 openings/yr | +29.0% |
| Registered Nurses 305 openings/yr | +28.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 923 openings/yr | +26.5% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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