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Hackensack, NJ 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)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)

Hackensack, NJ job market overview (June 2026)

The Hackensack, NJ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 85 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, 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 crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hackensack, NJ job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other4$111k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2——
Accountants and Auditors1——
Fast Food and Counter Workers1——
Retail Salespersons1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail37——
Food Service / Restaurants24——
Consumer Goods16——
Healthcare14——
Financial Services9$92k n=8—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Server / Host5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Retail Associate4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Accountants and Auditors1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail37
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Healthcare14
  • Financial Services9
  • Technology2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 82%
  • Part-time12 · 14%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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