Growth
3,034
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 93 largest employers that grew. Cayuga Milk Ingredients LLC grew fastest, up 49.1%.
Northside, Syracuse
The job market inSyracuse
409,167 people work in the Syracuse metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Pay
$84,596
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Syracuse. The median across the US is $67,324.
Sedgwick, Syracuse
Largest employer
12,147
people work at The State University of New York, the largest employer
Syracuse University and Government of the United States of America are the next largest employers in Syracuse.
Salt Springs, Syracuse
Job titles
11,529
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Syracuse. Physician is growing fastest, up 5.2% in a year.
Westcott, Syracuse
In demand
2,131
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Syracuse. Postings for delivery driver are up 73.1% from a year ago.
Hawley-Green, Syracuse
Industries
63,851
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 41,549 work in education services and 23,640 in retail and consumer goods.
Prospect Hill, Syracuse
Hiring
29,584
job postings were active in Syracuse in June 2026
Up 5.3% from a year earlier.
Franklin Square, Syracuse
That's the job market in Syracuse.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Syracuse?
The largest employer in the Syracuse metro is The State University of New York, with about 12,147 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 409,167 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Syracuse metro grew 1.18% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Syracuse, NY (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Syracuse metro
409,167
409,167 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.18%
across the Syracuse metro
Average salary
$75,088
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Syracuse?
Syracuse employers had 29,584 active job postings in June 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Syracuse?
About 409,167 people work in the Syracuse metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Syracuse metro grew 1.18% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 63,851 jobs, followed by education services (41,549) and retail and consumer goods (23,640). See top industries.
The State University of New York is the largest employer, with about 12,147 people in the Syracuse metro. Cayuga Milk Ingredients LLC grew fastest among the largest employers, up +49.1%. Employers here had 29,584 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Syracuse, NY
- State
- New York
- Workers in the metro
- 409,167
- Largest employer
- The State University of New York
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.18%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Syracuse by employees (2026)
The State University of New York employs the most people in the Syracuse metro, followed by Syracuse University and Government of the United States of America.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The State University of New York | 12,147 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | Syracuse University | 7,447 | Education Services | ||
| 3 | Government of the United States of America | 6,931 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | Syracuse City School District Educational Foundation | 2,960 | Education Services | ||
| 5 | National Grid Plc | 2,845 | Energy and Resources | ||
| 6 | Walmart, Inc. | 2,472 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | Crouse Health, Inc. | 2,282 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 8 | Oneida Nation Enterprises LLC | 2,040 | Hospitality and Tourism | ||
| 9 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 2,036 | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| 10 | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | 1,992 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Syracuse metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Syracuse metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Syracuse in 2026
The largest industries in the Syracuse metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Syracuse metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and retail and consumer goods each employ more than 20,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 63,851 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Syracuse, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Syracuse (2026)
Cayuga Milk Ingredients LLC grew fastest, up +49.1%. 93 of the 200 largest employers in Syracuse added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Syracuse (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Syracuse (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Syracuse metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Syracuse, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Syracuse (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| The State University of New York | 1,501 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 408 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 267 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Syracuse (2026)
Share of the Syracuse metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Syracuse metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse11,529
- 2Social Worker10,361
- 3Teacher9,897
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Physician+5.2%
- 2Office Staff+5.0%
- 3Sales Executive+4.4%
In-demand jobs in Syracuse
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Syracuse metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2,131 | -53.1% |
| Physician | 1,561 | +1.2% |
| Delivery Driver | 1,534 | +73.1% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Syracuse metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Syracuse job market: hiring trends (2026)
Syracuse employers had 29,584 active job postings in June 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier.
29,584
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+5.3%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Syracuse metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Syracuse employers had 29,584 active postings in Jun 2026, up 5.3% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 28,099 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 37,707 in Sep 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Syracuse employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Syracuse (2026)
Median salary by job function in Syracuse
Information technology pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Syracuse, compared with any other metro.
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Syracuse companies: frequently asked questions
The State University of New York is the largest employer in the Syracuse metro, with about 12,147 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Syracuse are The State University of New York, Syracuse University, Government of the United States of America, Syracuse City School District Educational Foundation, National Grid Plc, Walmart, Inc., Crouse Health, Inc., Oneida Nation Enterprises LLC, Lockheed Martin Corp. and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 409,167 people work in the Syracuse metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (63,851 jobs), education services (41,549) and retail and consumer goods (23,640).
Among the largest employers in the Syracuse metro, Cayuga Milk Ingredients LLC (+49.1%), Air Force Research Laboratory (Ohio) (+33.4%) and Advocates For Upstate Medical University/University Hospital (+27.0%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Syracuse metro are registered nurse, physician and delivery driver, as of June 2026.
Syracuse employers had 29,584 active job postings in June 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Syracuse.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/syracuse-ny-job-market
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