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Chester, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 33% from the last 14 days)

Chester, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Chester, PA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 42 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with media & entertainment 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.

Chester, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chester, PA.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate6
  • Food Service2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Server / Host2
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment24
  • Real Estate24
  • Retail16
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified37 · 88%
  • Full-time3 · 7%
  • Intern1 · 2%
  • Part-time1 · 2%

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