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Buffalo, 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 ($130k vs $130k national)

Buffalo, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Buffalo, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 356 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Buffalo, NY job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager42$66k n=5—
Retail Associate42——
SDR / BDR10——
Crew / Cashier7——
Account Executive7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time20——
Contract11——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail127$66k n=5$26.34/hr n=6
Professional Services85——
Food Service / Restaurants51——
Consumer Goods47—$26.34/hr n=6
Technology32——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate42
  • SDR / BDR10
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Account Executive7
  • Healthcare Other7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel5
  • Software Developers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail127
  • Professional Services85
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods47
  • Technology32
  • Manufacturing25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified280 · 79%
  • Part-time38 · 11%
  • Full-time20 · 6%
  • Contract11 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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