New York Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the share of people who want a job but cannot find one. A rate below 4% is considered near full employment in New York; above 6% signals significant labor-market stress.

• If you are looking for work, see open postings on the New York Job Board page.
• If you are an employer hiring, file with the New York Talent Investment Agency to access wage subsidies for training.
• If you just lost a job, apply for unemployment insurance benefits within the first week — New York UIA at michigan.gov/uia.