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Albany, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($85k vs $135k national)

Albany, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Albany, NY job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 543 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in director and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Albany, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Albany, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director16——
Retail Associate15—$26/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager13$75k n=3—
Beauty Advisor / Stylist12——
Cook / Kitchen11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract87$89k n=10—
Part-time33—$26/hr n=8
Full-time28$95k n=13—
Intern6——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services316$99k n=9—
Retail124—$26/hr n=9
Consumer Goods62—$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Transportation & Logistics35$78k n=14—

Top categories

  • Director16
  • Retail Associate15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other187
  • Software Developers15
  • Management Analysts14
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products10
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services316
  • Retail124
  • Consumer Goods62
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Transportation & Logistics35
  • Healthcare14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified386 · 71%
  • Contract87 · 16%
  • Part-time33 · 6%
  • Full-time28 · 5%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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