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Utica Employment

Employment and Industries in the Utica, New York Area

The leading industries in Utica, New York are healthcare, education and social services. Agriculture is still a significant part of the region's economy due to the local dairies and farms. Although the manufacturing sector has experienced a decline, it still contributes to the economy.

The primary fields of employment in Utica, New York are healthcare, educational services, government, finance and insurance, accommodation and food services, and social assistance. Sales and office occupations (26% of the labor force). Management, professional and related occupations (25% of the workforce). Service Occupations (19% of the labor force).

Some of the most common jobs in Utica where the majority of the workers are college graduates are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, social and human service assistants, financial managers, management analysts, computer systems analysts, educational, vocational and school counselors, and legislators.

Significant employers in Utica, New York:

  • Conmed Corporation
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Hospital
  • Utica City School District
  • Upstate Cerebral Palsy
  • Utica College
  • ECR International Inc
  • RLE Corp
  • Mohawk Hospital Equipment, Inc
  • Commercial Travelers Mutual Insurance Co
  • Farrington Packaging Corporation
  • HJ Brandeles Corporation
  • Bank of Utica
  • Utica Cutlery Company
  • Oneida-Lewis Chapter, Nysarc
  • Central Association for the Blind, Inc
  • Adirondack Bank
  • Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Mgmt Authority Inc
  • Mohawk Valley Community College

Details about Utica, New York: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 83.6. The nation's average is 100. Regarding the adult residents, 15% have achieved a bachelor's degree or better. In 2009 the average salary in Utica was $24,000.

Organizations that offer information and assistance to companies situated in Utica include:

News regarding the local business community is provided by the Observer-Dispatch.

Most Popular Jobs in Utica, New York Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses3,25054,470$42,220 - 67,76024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education1,37055,600$36,670 - 80,81014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education1,28056,570$37,360 - 81,1606%96%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products1,04051,910$22,240 - 90,2208%51%
5Accountants and auditors96062,790$36,030 - 96,88018%79%
6Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education85057,690$37,450 - 80,81011%95%
7Teachers and instructors, all other80029,570$20,460 - 46,5709%54%
8Social and human service assistants57032,700$18,510 - 50,31034%58%
9Self-enrichment education teachers48033,760$24,180 - 50,68023%54%
10Financial managers45084,190$50,980 - 126,49013%60%
11Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school37056,230$37,560 - 79,52020%87%
12Management analysts37057,300$36,660 - 80,33022%78%
13Computer systems analysts34071,190$51,660 - 97,84029%68%
14Educational, vocational, and school counselors32050,200$30,630 - 77,32013%73%
15Legislators31073,360$59,270 - 88,7701%65%
16Social workers, all other31051,780$35,340 - 69,44018%77%
17Pharmacists300107,070$83,090 - 130,16022%97%
18Child, family, and school social workers30041,030$30,350 - 53,06019%77%
19Computer programmers29058,590$39,030 - 85,1700%73%
20Chief executives290121,060$76,320 - 2%65%
21Network and computer systems administrators27062,460$38,020 - 93,15027%50%
22Computer software engineers, applications27075,940$52,190 - 106,49045%85%
23Lawyers260131,900$65,390 - 11%99%
24Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists25068,440$45,650 - 87,41016%99%
25Managers, all other23064,800$41,760 - 97,8107%55%
26Electronics engineers, except computer230103,480$70,220 - 134,9604%81%
27Mental health and substance abuse social workers22052,720$34,910 - 65,90030%77%
28Librarians22048,590$25,950 - 71,6604%85%
29Coaches and scouts22034,690$18,940 - 50,31015%60%
30Industrial engineers21058,310$40,350 - 82,80020%74%
31Physical therapists21069,360$42,990 - 121,08027%89%
32Special education teachers, secondary school20057,130$39,760 - 81,7909%87%
33Education administrators, elementary and secondary school20084,960$59,020 - 117,7508%78%
34Medical and public health social workers19042,240$22,390 - 65,11024%77%
35Special education teachers, middle school18055,470$37,920 - 77,71016%87%
36Occupational therapists18059,620$40,130 - 90,05023%90%
37Training and development specialists18048,440$34,290 - 71,55018%56%
38Vocational education teachers, secondary school17053,810$38,160 - 76,5000%96%
39Civil engineers17066,040$52,050 - 93,50018%87%
40Electrical engineers17078,840$52,810 - 123,1206%81%
41Computer and information systems managers17099,720$62,690 - 157,65016%73%
42Computer software engineers, systems software16080,120$54,930 - 110,19028%85%
43Social and community service managers16064,210$42,040 - 91,30025%72%
44Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other16046,450$15,820 - 81,45017%56%
45Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation16058,490$35,550 - 87,1405%58%
46Education administrators, postsecondary15080,960$51,140 - 118,37014%78%
47Public relations specialists15054,080$28,060 - 79,80018%81%
48Insurance underwriters14058,460$32,150 - 93,6506%53%
49Community and social service specialists, all other14047,260$26,550 - 73,47025%58%
50Financial analysts14053,990$35,340 - 82,06034%87%
51Advertising sales agents13045,040$24,740 - 66,51020%56%
52Network systems and data communications analysts13060,430$43,650 - 82,23053%57%
53Mechanical engineers13067,040$43,190 - 97,4904%78%
54Instructional coordinators12047,120$27,350 - 70,75023%79%
55Speech-language pathologists12063,840$41,820 - 94,04011%98%
56Sales managers120127,030$57,730 - 10%69%
57Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists11042,990$28,050 - 62,61018%56%
58Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates110116,950$95,880 - 138,9205%99%
59Clergy11053,760$22,500 - 78,87019%75%
60Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists10060,640$35,810 - 88,14018%56%
61Dietitians and nutritionists10053,650$40,820 - 65,3809%72%
62Market research analysts10060,240$34,580 - 96,21020%82%
63Medical and clinical laboratory technologists9051,730$42,450 - 63,02012%51%
64Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors9045,070$29,880 - 60,80034%73%
65Computer hardware engineers9091,020$56,220 - 126,8005%70%
66Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products9062,220$35,150 - 95,18012%51%
67Recreational therapists9046,760$31,790 - 63,0104%77%
68Floral designers8022,300$16,210 - 28,8900%55%
69Database administrators8054,510$33,370 - 88,84029%72%
70Graphic designers8040,100$19,350 - 62,16010%55%
71Engineering managers80101,540$60,410 - 147,1207%84%
72Dentists, general80185,240$94,210 - 9%100%
73Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors8049,250$32,420 - 80,87014%54%
74Personal financial advisors80117,150$50,640 - 41%81%
75Marketing managers70103,790$33,350 - 164,26014%69%
76Musicians and singers70 $ - 10%53%
77Financial specialists, all other7052,460$28,720 - 88,78012%50%
78Physician assistants7086,730$70,270 - 109,67027%67%
79Medical and clinical laboratory technicians6041,810$22,490 - 60,79015%51%
80Health educators6035,750$25,820 - 60,10026%58%
81Commercial and industrial designers6049,550$33,890 - 77,8807%55%
82Postmasters and mail superintendents6060,100$45,030 - 77,1800%55%
83Public relations managers6063,900$34,120 - 111,87017%75%
84Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program50 $ - 24%78%
85Chemists5060,810$36,820 - 85,6609%93%
86Occupational health and safety specialists5053,820$36,860 - 70,7708%72%
87Interior designers5036,820$27,150 - 49,37020%55%
88Environmental engineers4072,770$45,700 - 101,47025%86%
89Mental health counselors4039,850$17,770 - 76,23030%73%
90Purchasing managers4094,320$68,450 - 125,8203%57%
91Veterinarians40130,790$70,120 - 35%100%
92Vocational education teachers, middle school4054,840$38,230 - 77,0500%95%
93Human resources managers, all other4067,300$43,430 - 97,92011%58%
94Technical writers4054,680$41,800 - 74,45020%74%
95Operations research analysts3068,020$39,020 - 111,65011%71%
96Engineers, all other3079,430$30,620 - 151,4806%82%
97Music directors and composers30 $ - 13%53%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons3,71023,950$15,800 - 37,08012%25%
2Cashiers3,48018,320$15,460 - 23,050-2%10%
3Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants3,05022,770$17,420 - 29,25018%7%
4Customer service representatives2,94029,060$19,450 - 40,12025%22%
5Office clerks, general2,91024,170$15,830 - 33,95013%19%
6Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks2,63030,100$21,140 - 40,70013%16%
7Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners2,63023,460$15,740 - 35,12015%4%
8Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive2,33028,970$20,460 - 40,3001%18%
9Teacher assistants2,12021,460$15,600 - 28,03010%18%
10Waiters and waitresses2,12022,630$16,070 - 33,99011%14%
11Stock clerks and order fillers1,93022,540$15,800 - 34,280-7%8%
12Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses1,91033,880$27,330 - 41,05014%7%
13Food preparation workers1,73019,000$15,630 - 24,20015%7%
14Home health aides1,61028,570$17,770 - 39,42049%7%
15Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,55032,570$21,670 - 50,32010%4%
16Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,50024,830$16,500 - 35,2902%5%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers1,47046,260$29,670 - 64,3206%29%
18Team assemblers1,42022,760$15,830 - 31,5400%5%
19Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,32017,380$15,380 - 20,43018%5%
20Maintenance and repair workers, general1,32032,940$20,170 - 48,32010%6%
21General and operations managers1,21089,650$46,850 - 154,6002%48%
22Personal and home care aides1,13020,500$16,950 - 25,89051%10%
23Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,11038,970$27,060 - 52,69015%18%
24Receptionists and information clerks1,00023,140$16,990 - 30,41017%13%
25Maids and housekeeping cleaners92019,530$15,510 - 25,56013%5%
26Truck drivers, light or delivery services91023,500$15,730 - 36,8908%4%
27Automotive service technicians and mechanics85027,090$17,470 - 40,52014%4%
28Insurance claims and policy processing clerks83033,370$25,480 - 43,7300%22%
29Landscaping and groundskeeping workers83030,450$16,580 - 49,19018%6%
30First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers82036,990$22,310 - 53,2604%25%
31Carpenters79033,470$19,210 - 50,39010%6%
32Bus drivers, school79030,090$19,960 - 42,3509%4%
33Cooks, fast food76018,120$15,390 - 24,1608%5%
34First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers74027,770$20,530 - 37,51011%14%
35Dishwashers70016,360$15,190 - 18,81010%3%
36Insurance sales agents65046,690$29,030 - 75,01013%45%
37Child care workers65020,150$15,490 - 26,47018%15%
38Packers and packagers, hand61021,910$15,540 - 30,510-11%3%
39Tellers60024,600$19,730 - 31,28014%16%
40Highway maintenance workers58033,000$26,070 - 40,7909%5%
41Construction laborers58036,500$20,950 - 54,36011%5%
42Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators54052,050$30,610 - 77,1009%47%
43First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers54050,480$33,820 - 73,350-4%15%
44Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers53030,660$18,790 - 40,700-6%14%
45Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks53025,690$17,540 - 38,0904%6%
46Police and sheriff's patrol officers49039,950$26,820 - 51,96011%33%
47Electricians48044,660$32,680 - 60,0207%7%
48Word processors and typists48030,750$22,970 - 39,890-11%19%
49Industrial truck and tractor operators48034,280$21,290 - 41,270-1%2%
50Security guards48034,620$18,870 - 51,67017%13%
51Machinists48031,240$20,340 - 42,860-2%3%
52Psychiatric aides47036,550$25,700 - 49,6700%7%
53Computer support specialists44038,160$23,430 - 56,11013%43%
54Cooks, restaurant44026,360$20,590 - 35,12012%5%
55Preschool teachers, except special education43026,320$17,930 - 45,50026%43%
56Bartenders43023,370$15,380 - 44,25011%17%
57Data entry keyers42026,290$18,250 - 37,940-4%18%
58First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers40054,300$35,900 - 79,3609%10%
59Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop40016,480$15,440 - 18,66010%8%
60Physicians and surgeons, all other370195,050$131,540 - 0%0%
61Postal service mail carriers370 1%11%
62Interviewers, except eligibility and loan34021,970$17,400 - 28,74010%24%
63Cooks, institution and cafeteria34026,300$19,100 - 35,31011%5%
64Driver/sales workers34026,620$15,210 - 47,330-4%4%
65Production, planning, and expediting clerks33037,940$27,470 - 52,3004%30%
66Recreation workers33022,560$15,310 - 34,79013%47%
67First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers32056,260$35,900 - 81,8207%13%
68Billing and posting clerks and machine operators32028,690$21,360 - 38,4604%15%
69Bakers31020,670$16,220 - 29,53010%8%
70Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers29024,870$17,180 - 37,080-26%6%
71Cleaners of vehicles and equipment29018,110$15,440 - 23,26014%3%
72Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators28047,680$29,470 - 70,4408%3%
73Helpers--production workers28021,830$16,000 - 30,2400%4%
74Printing machine operators28034,240$26,490 - 42,950-5%6%
75Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders27028,910$16,220 - 38,900-4%5%
76Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers26039,830$25,880 - 61,0709%3%
77Eligibility interviewers, government programs25036,480$26,550 - 50,2603%38%
78File clerks25022,240$16,490 - 29,390-40%20%
79Laundry and dry-cleaning workers24018,870$15,540 - 24,26010%5%
80Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products24053,120$33,430 - 79,7900%42%
81Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic24028,180$20,770 - 38,840-6%0%
82Pharmacy technicians24030,100$19,970 - 40,98032%16%
83Medical assistants22024,670$19,250 - 30,80035%10%
84Refuse and recyclable material collectors22026,180$18,360 - 32,7907%3%
85Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping22031,890$22,650 - 42,60011%29%
86Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic22028,440$18,310 - 39,530-14%0%
87Sales representatives, services, all other21053,790$29,090 - 94,66028%48%
88Medical records and health information technicians21028,770$18,530 - 44,00018%12%
89Business operations specialists, all other21054,350$33,520 - 78,95021%49%
90Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists21024,770$15,740 - 38,09012%6%
91Radiologic technologists and technicians20050,520$40,930 - 63,86015%25%
92First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers20040,410$27,720 - 53,53013%11%
93Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists20037,360$25,720 - 57,73012%3%
94Sewing machine operators20020,590$15,460 - 29,830-26%5%
95Dental hygienists19059,820$53,350 - 67,56030%33%
96Legal secretaries19027,270$21,070 - 41,82012%18%
97Switchboard operators, including answering service19022,990$15,570 - 32,610-7%10%
98Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop19021,050$15,440 - 40,48010%17%
99First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers19070,370$36,540 - 120,9104%38%
100Dental assistants18030,350$23,830 - 38,47029%9%
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Jobs More Common Near Utica Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Psychiatric aides36,55047014.7
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates116,9501109.5
Legislators73,3603107.8
Highway maintenance workers33,0005807.2
Social workers, all other51,7803105.7
Word processors and typists30,7504804.4
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks33,3708303.8
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,1802403.8
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,5101103.6
Eligibility interviewers, government programs36,4802503.5
Self-enrichment education teachers33,7604803.3
Clergy53,7601103.1
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses33,8801,9103.1
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists68,4402502.9
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary62,8101202.8
Personal and home care aides20,5001,1302.8
Vocational education teachers, secondary school53,8101702.7
Bakers20,6703102.5
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants22,7703,0502.5
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives59,9701602.4
Dietitians and nutritionists53,6501002.3
Refuse and recyclable material collectors26,1802202.2
Food preparation workers19,0001,7302.2
Special education teachers, middle school55,4701802.2
Bus drivers, school30,0907902.2
Occupational therapists59,6201802.1
Insurance sales agents46,6906502.1
Home health aides28,5701,6102.1
Mental health and substance abuse social workers52,7202202.1
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,0701402
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators52,0505402
Education administrators, postsecondary80,9601502
Social and human service assistants32,7005702
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school56,2303702
Court, municipal, and license clerks37,3301602
Teacher assistants21,4602,1202
New accounts clerks28,4501402
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers21,0001101.8
Teachers and instructors, all other29,5708001.8
Electronics engineers, except computer103,4802301.8
Library assistants, clerical22,6401701.8
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan21,9703401.7
Electrical power-line installers and repairers60,0701201.7
Food batchmakers18,3301201.7
Special education teachers, secondary school57,1302001.7
Sewing machine operators20,5902001.7
Librarians48,5902201.6
Printing machine operators34,2402801.6
Cooks, fast food18,1207601.6
Data entry keyers26,2904201.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Utica, New York Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Legislators73,3602.06310
Security guards34,6201.37480
Home health aides28,5701.351,610
Psychiatric aides36,5501.34470
Mental health and substance abuse social workers52,7201.32220
Sales managers127,0301.29120
Lawyers131,9001.29260
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers30,4501.26830
Electronics engineers, except computer103,4801.25230
Community and social service specialists, all other47,2601.24140
Cooks, restaurant26,3601.21440
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates116,9501.21110
Waiters and waitresses22,6301.212,120
Bartenders23,3701.2430
Counter and rental clerks27,6701.19170
Clergy53,7601.19110
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21,0501.19190
Construction laborers36,5001.17580
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation58,4901.16160
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers40,4101.16200
Social and human service assistants32,7001.15570
Bus drivers, school30,0901.15790
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education57,6901.15850
Industrial truck and tractor operators34,2801.14480
Court, municipal, and license clerks37,3301.13160
Social and community service managers64,2101.13160
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school56,2301.12370
Fire fighters47,1101.12120
Elementary school teachers, except special education55,6001.121,370
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers27,6301.11130
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators47,6801.11280
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics34,9201.11150
Cooks, institution and cafeteria26,3001.11340
Special education teachers, secondary school57,1301.11200
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education56,5701.111,280
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders28,9101.11270
Administrative services managers80,3901.1170
Electrical power-line installers and repairers60,0701.1120
Physicians and surgeons, all other195,0501.09370
Social workers, all other51,7801.09310
Special education teachers, middle school55,4701.09180
Kindergarten teachers, except special education51,6301.09170
Food servers, nonrestaurant21,8101.08170
Butchers and meat cutters32,3601.08110
Packers and packagers, hand21,9101.07610
Public relations specialists54,0801.07150
Pharmacy technicians30,1001.07240
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18,4701.06120
Accountants and auditors62,7901.05960
Printing machine operators34,2401.05280

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