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Brooklyn, 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 ($125k vs $130k national)

Brooklyn, NY job market overview (July 2026)

The Brooklyn, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,021 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and retail associate, 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 restaurant manager / gm and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brooklyn, NY job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Restaurant Manager / GM83——
Retail Associate80—$26/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager63——
Physician / Doctor59$155k n=46—
Crew / Cashier55——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time94$171k n=4$26/hr n=19
Full-time56$281k n=21—
Temporary19$100k n=10—
Contract7$250k n=4—
Intern7$139k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail373$192k n=17$26.34/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants323$78k n=3—
Healthcare214$118k n=119$23.51/hr n=6
Consumer Goods131$60k n=6$26.34/hr n=12
Financial Services99——

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM83
  • Retail Associate80
  • Store Supervisor / Manager63
  • Physician / Doctor59
  • Crew / Cashier55
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead38

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers62
  • General and Operations Managers32
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers32
  • Managers, All Other29
  • Chief Executives9
  • Retail Salespersons9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail373
  • Food Service / Restaurants323
  • Healthcare214
  • Consumer Goods131
  • Financial Services99
  • Technology49

Employment mix

  • Unspecified838 · 82%
  • Part-time94 · 9%
  • Full-time56 · 5%
  • Temporary19 · 2%
  • Contract7 · 1%
  • Intern7 · 1%

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