Fastest declining jobs in New York, 2024–34
Ranked by projected percent change in employment from 2024 to 2034 in New York, most negative first. A declining projection does not mean a job is disappearing — most of these still hire steadily to replace people who leave.
Where these projections come from: State projections are produced by New York's own workforce agency and collected by Projections Central — the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes projections only at the national level. Methodology varies by state, so these are not directly comparable with the national figures. Wages remain BLS OEWS.
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Projections: Projections Central, 2024–34
| # | Occupation | MedianNew York | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Growth 2024–34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Word Processors and TypistsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $48,400 | $37,020 – $68,580 | -38.1% |
| 2 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandNo formal educational credential | $47,240 | $38,220 – $82,160 | -32.4% |
| 3 | Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,860 | $34,130 – $61,200 | -28.6% |
| 4 | Print Binding and Finishing WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,210 | $35,560 – $60,040 | -27.9% |
| 5 | Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $55,080 | $41,400 – $73,350 | -26.8% |
| 6 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceHigh school diploma or equivalent | $45,330 | $36,970 – $72,500 | -26.6% |
| 7 | Engine and Other Machine AssemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $46,460 | $41,210 – $59,360 | -26.6% |
| 8 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $56,560 | $40,420 – $81,030 | -26.5% |
| 9 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $50,760 | $41,110 – $69,630 | -26.3% |
| 10 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $49,290 | $37,300 – $73,220 | -25.4% |
| 11 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $46,930 | $36,510 – $71,770 | -24.9% |
| 12 | Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $52,800 | $35,830 – $68,510 | -24.5% |
| 13 | Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $45,510 | $35,180 – $65,220 | -24.2% |
| 14 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $53,340 | $39,800 – $72,950 | -23.6% |
| 15 | TelemarketersNo formal educational credential | $41,400 | $34,290 – $59,840 | -23.1% |
| 16 | Machine Feeders and OffbearersNo formal educational credential | $43,450 | $32,240 – $56,790 | -22.7% |
| 17 | Sewing Machine OperatorsNo formal educational credential | $38,480 | $33,790 – $55,290 | -22.6% |
| 18 | Order ClerksSome college, no degree | $48,320 | $34,570 – $65,360 | -22.5% |
| 19 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $60,890 | $47,110 – $99,810 | -21.1% |
| 20 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $53,170 | $36,120 – $72,540 | -21.1% |
| 21 | Helpers--Production WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $43,540 | $35,140 – $58,250 | -20.5% |
| 22 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $52,280 | $36,760 – $79,280 | -20.2% |
| 23 | Prepress Technicians and WorkersPostsecondary nondegree award | $52,420 | $37,310 – $71,270 | -19.5% |
| 24 | Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degree | $81,310 | $35,300 – $621,330 | -19.3% |
| 25 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,500 | $35,560 – $63,120 | -18.3% |
| 26 | File ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,340 | $34,270 – $59,770 | -18.0% |
| 27 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsNo formal educational credential | $36,510 | $34,200 – $45,300 | -17.4% |
| 28 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $49,680 | $38,190 – $63,930 | -17.3% |
| 29 | Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent | $61,040 | $45,140 – $86,470 | -17.3% |
| 30 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingHigh school diploma or equivalent | $43,720 | $35,910 – $64,070 | -17.2% |
| 31 | Dental Laboratory TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent | $52,460 | $38,580 – $76,010 | -17.2% |
| 32 | Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerHigh school diploma or equivalent | $45,740 | $36,340 – $61,440 | -16.9% |
| 33 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersNo formal educational credential | $62,020 | $43,610 – $103,210 | -16.9% |
| 34 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $58,090 | $42,610 – $74,310 | -16.8% |
| 35 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $49,280 | $40,290 – $73,080 | -16.7% |
| 36 | Printing Press OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $47,860 | $34,910 – $69,880 | -16.3% |
| 37 | Cooks, Fast FoodNo formal educational credential | $35,770 | $32,770 – $40,250 | -16.1% |
| 38 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticHigh school diploma or equivalent | $48,930 | $37,380 – $59,500 | -15.9% |
| 39 | New Accounts ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent | $57,950 | $46,470 – $68,550 | -15.2% |
| 40 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $52,080 | $40,660 – $77,140 | -15.2% |
| 41 | TellersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,400 | $37,950 – $55,420 | -15.0% |
| 42 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $55,990 | $38,340 – $82,530 | -14.8% |
| 43 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,660 | $33,840 – $70,260 | -14.2% |
| 44 | Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $100,960 | $50,470 – $120,090 | -14.0% |
| 45 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $66,440 | $46,840 – $81,650 | -13.9% |
| 46 | Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $45,680 | $36,300 – $60,250 | -13.5% |
| 47 | Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree | $173,700 | $75,430 – $343,540 | -13.1% |
| 48 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $61,720 | $37,160 – $102,040 | -13.0% |
| 49 | Advertising Sales AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $98,360 | $49,560 – $178,600 | -12.9% |
| 50 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent | $47,100 | $36,450 – $65,950 | -12.8% |