Jobs in Amherst, NY
115 active postings tracked in Amherst, NY · collapsed to 107 roles.
Amherst, NY Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
Amherst, NY job market overview (May 2026)
The Amherst, NY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 115 active job postings tracked here, 67% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 67% of postings in Amherst, NY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 7 new postings have appeared this week — about 6% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 59 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (8 of 115).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $26.34/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Lowe's, and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Amherst, NY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Amherst, NY.
- 115Active postings
- 7Posted this week
- 77Open 30+ days67% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary8 of 115
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $26.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 59dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate12
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Crew / Cashier7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons8
- Stockers and Order Fillers4
- Pharmacy Technicians4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Managers, All Other3
- Pharmacists2
Top sectors
- Retail94
- Consumer Goods22
- Food Service / Restaurants17
- Healthcare4
- Telecommunications3
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified82 · 71%
- Part-time25 · 22%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Contract2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Part TimeCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Lowe's · AMHERST, New York, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Food Service Assistant
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacist - Registered
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacy Technician-Certified
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Senior Hearing Aid Specialist
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Gas Station Attendant
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Loss Prevention Clerk
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Meat Wrapper / Sanitation
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Payroll ClerkAccounting
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 1 month ago