Utica-Rome, New York Job Growth

There were 122,400 jobs in Utica, New York in May 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 123,270 employed persons for the month. Utica lost 200 jobs in May 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 19 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Utica job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Utica, New York Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Utica as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Utica, New York

CES employment for Utica peaked in May 2000 at 136,200. Since then 13,800 jobs have been lost in Utica according to the employer survey. From a trough of 106,100 in April 2020, Utica has gained 16,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment reached a maximum of 137,680 for Utica in April 2000. 14,410 jobs have been lost in Utica since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 108,458, Utica has added 14,812 jobs according to the CPS survey.

Employment: CES, CPS

Utica, New York Employment History