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Elizabeth, New Jersey Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Elizabeth, New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The Elizabeth, New Jersey job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elizabeth, New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist2
  • Pharmacy2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Stockers and Order Fillers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Physical Therapists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Healthcare6
  • Manufacturing2
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified49 · 72%
  • Part-time15 · 22%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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