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Clifton, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($104k vs $129k national)

Clifton, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Clifton, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and store supervisor / manager, 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 beauty advisor / stylist and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Clifton, NJ job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail85——
Technology23$131k n=3—
Manufacturing23$131k n=3—
Consumer Goods18——
Financial Services13$47k n=3—

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Engineering6
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other8
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Pharmacists4
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Software Developers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail85
  • Technology23
  • Manufacturing23
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services13
  • Food Service / Restaurants12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified98 · 75%
  • Part-time22 · 17%
  • Temporary4 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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