New York City

New York, Newark, Jersey City (NY & NJ)

Labor Force Summary

Population

19694672

/ As of 2023 /

Grew

405252

/ From 2018-2023 /

Projected Increase

295414

/ 2023-2028 /

Employment Grew

2.1%

/ From 2018-2023 /

Total Regional Employment

10298330

/ As of 2023 /

136706

/ 5 Year Increase /

Projected growth by 869,249 over next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

6.8%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

24.8%

Total Employable Population

15998034

Not in Labor Force

5934841

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

10063193

/ Unemployed: 438,550 /

Under 16

3748151

/ & Military, Institution /

Unemployment Rate

4.36%

/ March 2024 /

Up From

3.63%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Healthcare & Social Asst.

Government

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Number of companies that posted jobs in the last 12 months

91736

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2021 /

Management

Healthcare Support

Business & Financial Operations

Transportation and Material Moving

Health Care Practitioners & Technical

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2023 /

Health Care Practitioners & Technical

Management

Office & Administrative Support

Sales & Related

Business and Financial Operations

Data provided by Lightcast

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