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Southern Tier
8 counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
as of Apr 2026
Median wage (all jobs)
$50,384
On UI benefits
5.5K
as of Apr 2026
Workers (all occupations)
249.2K
Forward-looking
Fastest-growing occupations here
Occupations with the strongest projected growth in the Southern Tier region (2022 - 2032). Select one to see pay and the full outlook.
Fastest-growing occupations — Southern Tier
Projected employment change over 2022 - 2032, strongest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners 75 openings/yr | +70.0% |
| Financial Managers 76 openings/yr | +52.0% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 74 openings/yr | +47.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 70 openings/yr | +37.7% |
| Medical Assistants 124 openings/yr | +36.4% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides 1,198 openings/yr | +31.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 91 openings/yr | +30.4% |
| Cooks, Restaurant 385 openings/yr | +28.8% |
Source: Long Term Occupational Projections (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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