August 2025

Released September 19, 2025

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United States

Employment snapshot



New York

Employment snapshot






New York

Payroll employment





From July 2025 to August 2025:

  • The best performing sectors were Private Education and Health Services (+4,800) and Other Services (+1,900).
  • The worst performing sectors were Leisure and Hospitality (-8,200) and Financial Activities (-5,200).



From August 2024 to August 2025:



New York

Labor force


The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population age 16 and older who are employed or actively looking for work.