Makrognosis

Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-40380.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)1.1%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.2%August 2025
Level527,225 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 1.1% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.2% in August 2025.

The level stood at 527,225 thousands.

That is the highest reading since November 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.7% (Jan 2021) to 2.9% (Jan 2016), averaging −0.01%.

Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−4%−2%0%2%4%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)500k520k540k560k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026527,225 thousands—
August 2026524,354 thousands—
July 2026523,480 thousands—
June 2026520,099 thousands—
May 2026520,421 thousands—
April 2026518,354 thousands—
March 2026520,838 thousands—
February 2026519,972 thousands—
January 2026520,268 thousands—
December 2025521,505 thousands—
November 2025525,341 thousands—
September 2025523,771 thousands1.1
August 2025518,339 thousands0.2
July 2025522,887 thousands−0.3
June 2025523,309 thousands−0.2
May 2025517,187 thousands0.04
April 2025515,796 thousands0.4
March 2025514,644 thousands−0.2
February 2025512,897 thousands−0.5
January 2025512,492 thousands−0.4
December 2024509,284 thousands−0.7
November 2024512,771 thousands−1.4
October 2024514,177 thousands−1.2
September 2024518,133 thousands−0.9

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high2.9% (Jan 2016)
10-year low−3.7% (Jan 2021)
10-year average−0.01%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-40380.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Rochester, NY (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Rochester, NY (SA)Unemployment: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-40380.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.