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Bridgewater, NJ 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 ($24.32/hr vs $26/hr national)

Bridgewater, NJ job market overview (June 2026)

The Bridgewater, NJ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, 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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bridgewater, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bridgewater, NJ.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28$170k n=3$24.32/hr n=10
Full-time12——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail83—$24.32/hr n=7
Consumer Goods24—$24.32/hr n=6
Professional Services20——
Food Service / Restaurants13——
Healthcare9$170k n=3$30.04/hr n=4

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Pharmacy5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail83
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Professional Services20
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Healthcare9
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified83 · 66%
  • Part-time28 · 22%
  • Full-time12 · 10%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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