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Cranston, RI 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 ($123k vs $130k national)

Cranston, RI job market overview (June 2026)

The Cranston, RI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 79 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.

Cranston, RI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cranston, RI.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail44——
Food Service / Restaurants32$112k n=9—
Consumer Goods26$112k n=9—
Transportation & Logistics7——
Technology2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Retail Associate8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Sales Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Transportation & Logistics7
  • Technology2
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 66%
  • Part-time18 · 23%
  • Contract3 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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