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Amherst, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)

Amherst, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Amherst, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$26/hr n=7
Full-time5——
Contract2——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail96—$26.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods23—$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants18——
Healthcare11——
Telecommunications4——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Pharmacy6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail96
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Healthcare11
  • Telecommunications4
  • Real Estate3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified99 · 77%
  • Part-time21 · 16%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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