Workforce

Cayuga County has a labor force of approximately 33,600*. There are also a number of programs for workforce training.

*NYS Labor Department Preliminary Dec. 2021 Area Unemployment Rates

Source:  U.S. Census 2019: American Community Survey

Cayuga County has concentrations in manufacturing and farming that are higher than both the New York and United States rates, which contribute to those sectors serving as the county’s target industries.

Source:  U.S. Census 2019: American Community Survey

Average Weekly Wage by Industry

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 Q2