New York job market

Jobs in New York, NY

New York City is the largest job market in the country and the headquarters of much of American finance, media, advertising, fashion and publishing. Wall Street banks, asset managers and insurers sit alongside a large and growing tech and startup scene, major hospital systems, universities, city government and a huge hospitality and retail workforce. The metro area extends into Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey and southwestern Connecticut, so many people commute across state lines. New York State and City pay transparency rules require most employers to post a good-faith salary range in job ads, which helps you compare offers. Cost of living is high, so compare pay with rent and commuting costs before relocating.

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Major industries in the New York area

Long-standing employers by sector. Hiring in each changes over time.

  • Finance and banking
  • Media, advertising and publishing
  • Healthcare and hospitals
  • Technology and startups
  • Higher education
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Fashion and retail
  • Government

Job search tips for New York

  • Ask whether a role is hybrid and how many office days are expected; commute time across boroughs varies a lot.
  • Use the pay range required in New York job ads to compare offers.
  • Confirm whether a 'remote' role must be based in this state; many are limited to certain states.

For local pay by occupation, see the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics metro tables. Free in-person help is available at American Job Centers, which you can find through CareerOneStop.

Browse New York jobs by career field

Watch out for job scams

Real employers never charge you to apply. Walk away if you see any of these:

  • You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a background check or an application fee.
  • They send a check and ask you to buy equipment from their vendor or send part of it back.
  • The 'job' is receiving money into your account, or packages at home, and forwarding them.
  • You get an offer without a real phone or video interview, often after a chat-only exchange.
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Jobs in New York: frequently asked questions

How do I find jobs in New York, NY?

Use the live New York listings on this page, then check the New York state job bank (CareerOneStop's job bank finder links to every state's), USAJOBS for federal roles, and the careers pages of large local employers. Set up alerts so new postings reach you within a day or two.

Where can I find salary data for New York?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program publishes pay by occupation for metro areas, including the New York area. CareerOneStop's salary finder presents the same data by job title. Compare it with the pay range in the posting.

Do New York job postings have to show salary?

Under New York State and New York City pay transparency laws, most employers must include a good-faith pay range in job ads for roles performed in the state or city. Check the official New York State Department of Labor guidance for the current rules.

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