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Connecticut Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($119k vs $136k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+253 this week — 253 added vs 0 removed)

Connecticut job market overview (May 2026)

The Connecticut job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,498 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Connecticut job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Connecticut.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier149——
Store Supervisor / Manager94$130k n=3—
Retail Associate88—$26/hr n=8
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead76—$21.86/hr n=3
Beauty Advisor / Stylist33——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other192$142k n=9—
Fast Food and Counter Workers51——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers42——
Retail Salespersons39——
Software Developers26——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time113$65k n=4$26.34/hr n=19
Contract99$128k n=10—
Full-time81$120k n=23$26.34/hr n=3
Temporary7——
Intern6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants435$149k n=22$21.86/hr n=5
Retail428$130k n=5$26.34/hr n=23
Professional Services332$140k n=6—
Consumer Goods181$130k n=4$26.34/hr n=18
Manufacturing178$77k n=5—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier149
  • Store Supervisor / Manager94
  • Retail Associate88
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead76
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist33
  • Engineering28

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other192
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers51
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers42
  • Retail Salespersons39
  • Software Developers26
  • Customer Service Representatives16

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants435
  • Retail428
  • Professional Services332
  • Consumer Goods181
  • Manufacturing178
  • Healthcare71

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,192 · 80%
  • Part-time113 · 8%
  • Contract99 · 7%
  • Full-time81 · 5%
  • Temporary7 · 0%
  • Intern6 · 0%

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