About Wyoming County
Workforce & Major Employers
Wyoming County offers an available labor force that is highly productive and eager to work. Labor costs and turnover are substantially lower than in Buffalo, Rochester, or other Western New York areas. Wyoming County workers are known for the kind of strong work ethic perfectly suited to the needs of today's business.
Major Employers in Wyoming County
(100 or more employees, as of May 2011)| Employer Name | Location | Employees |
| Wyoming County Gov't (includes Wy. Cnty. Comm. Hospital) | Warsaw | 962+ |
| Attica Correctional Facility | Attica | 886 |
| Pioneer Credit Recovery | Arcade/Perry | 912 |
| Prestolite Electric, Inc. | Arcade | 650 |
| Wyoming County Correctional Facility | Attica | 606 |
| American Precision Industries | Arcade | 160 |
| Letchworth Central School | Gainesville | 225 |
| Perry Central School | Perry | 182 |
| Attica Central Schools | Attica | 257 |
| Koike Aronson | Arcade | 108 |
| Warsaw Central School | Warsaw | 179 |
| Letchworth State Park | Castile/Genesee Falls | 175 |
| Morton Salt | Silver Springs | 160 |
| Five Star Bank & Financial Institutions | Warsaw | 175 |
| Wal-Mart | Warsaw | 130 |
| Markin Tubing, Inc. | Covington | 103 |
| Tops Markets | Arcade & Warsaw | 114 |
| Bank of Castile/Tompkins Insurance | Castile/Perry | 78 |
| JN White Designs | Perry | 71 |
| Blue Seal Feeds | Arcade | 80+ |
| Upstate Auto | Attica | 31 |
| Agri-Fab & Repair | Convington | 40 |
Source: Wyoming County Planning & Development
Comparison of Total Average Wages for Wyoming vs.
Neighboring Counties and New York State
| All Industries | Manufacturing | |
| Wyoming County | $35,395 | $39,484 |
| New York State | $60,263 | $59,439 |
| Erie County | $40,777 | $56,139 |
| Niagara County | $35,718 | $53,048 |
| Monroe County | $44,412 | $65,068 |
| United States | $47,046 |
Civilian Labor Force and Unemployment Statistics
Wyoming County 1990-2001
Civilian Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
|
1990 |
19,900 |
18,700 |
1,100 |
5.7 |
1991 |
20,100 |
18,400 |
1,700 |
8.3 |
1992 |
20,100 |
18,300 |
1,800 |
8.8 |
1993 |
20,900 |
19,200 |
1,700 |
7.9 |
1994 |
21,600 |
19,900 |
1,700 |
7.9 |
1995 |
21,100 |
19,700 |
1,400 |
6.8 |
1996 |
20,200 |
18,900 |
1,300 |
6.6 |
1997 |
20,600 |
19,200 |
1,400 |
6.8 |
1998 |
20,600 |
19,000 |
1,600 |
7.6 |
1999 |
20,600 |
19,100 |
1,500 |
7.2 |
2000 |
20,400 |
19,200 |
1,200 |
5.8 |
2001 |
20,100 |
19,000 |
1,100 |
5.4 |
2010 |
20,300 |
18,700 |
1,600 |
7.8 |
2011 |
19,600 |
18,200 |
1,400 |
7.2 |
Note: data are yearly averages, not seasonally adjusted.
Per Capita Personal Income Wyoming County, 2001-2010
Wyoming County |
New York State |
United States |
|
2001 |
$20,633 |
$35,464 |
$31,145 |
2002 |
$21,479 |
$35,464 |
$31,461 |
2003 |
$22,483 |
$36,160 |
$33,881 |
2004 |
$24,301 |
$38,407 |
$33,881 |
2005 |
$25,639 |
$40,687 |
$35,424 |
2006 |
$26,099 |
$43,987 |
$37,698 |
2007 |
$27,864 |
$47,137 |
$39,461 |
2008 |
$29,038 |
$48,140 |
$40,674 |
2009 |
$28,472 |
$46,516 |
$39,635 |