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NYC Remote Jobs Surge 3.4%, Traditional Sectors Decline

4/12/2025

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In February 2024, New York City’s remote-working sectors thrived with a 3.4% employment surge since the pandemic, while traditional face-to-face industries faced a 6.0% decline. Overall, New York State experienced a 1.8% rise in private job growth, largely fueled by the city’s impressive 3.0% increase, leaving the rest of the state trailing at just 0.5%.

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Story summary

In February 2024, New York City’s remote-working sectors thrived with a 3.4% employment surge since the pandemic, while traditional face-to-face industries faced a 6.0% decline. Overall, New York State experienced a 1.8% rise in private job growth, largely fueled by the city’s impressive 3.0% increase, leaving the rest of the state trailing at just 0.5%.