Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 600 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2021.

Total employment in the Utica-Rome, NY market declined by 464 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 4.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 72 bps over the same time to 4.6%.

  • Utica-Rome, NY unemployment rate is 4 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 130 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 2.1% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Utica-Rome, NY Unemployment September 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.2% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 30,000; +600
  • Education & Healthcare: 25,500; +300
  • Transportation & Utilities: 20,000; no change
  • Manufacturing: 10,600; +100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 10,300; -600
  • Business Services: 8,000; no change
  • Financial Services: 7,500; no change
  • Other Jobs: 4,100; -100
  • Construction, Mining: 3,800; -100
  • IT & Development: 900; no change
Utica-Rome, NY Unemployment by Industry September 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2021 (Data published November 2021 and reports created on November 3, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.