Jobs in Amherst, NY
129 active postings tracked in Amherst, NY · collapsed to 126 roles.
Amherst, NY Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Amherst, NY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 106 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2084+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (10 of 129).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $26.34/hr, with 90% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Dollar General, and PetSmart.
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.
- 129Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 129Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 8%List salary10 of 129
- 90%Hourly9 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $26.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 106dMedian agep90 2084d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate13
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Crew / Cashier6
- Pharmacy6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons5
- Managers, All Other1
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacy Service Clerk
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Non-Licensed Optician
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 3 months ago
- Clare Bridge CaregiverHealthcare Other
Brookdale Senior Living · AMHERST, New York, United States · ibmwjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital · AMHERST, New York, United States · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
posted 3 months ago
- Beauty Advisor Sally Beauty 10862Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · AMHERST, New York, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 5 months ago
- Brand Ambassador (PT)Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Carhartt · AMHERST, NY · jobs.dayforcehcm.com
posted 5 months ago
- Lead CashierCrew / Cashier
Ulta Beauty · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$31.15–$48.11/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$16.32–$26.34/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$26/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$16.32–$26.34/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$26/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$16.32–$26.34/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in AMHERST, NY S08366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in AMHERST, NY S08362Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · AMHERST, New York, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago