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Hackensack, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($98k vs $135k national)

Hackensack, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Hackensack, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm, 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 crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier8$105k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM4——
Cook / Kitchen4——
Server / Host4——
Accounting3——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other5$105k n=5—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——
Fast Food and Counter Workers4——
Accountants and Auditors2——
Stockers and Order Fillers2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail38——
Food Service / Restaurants25——
Consumer Goods14——
Financial Services12$92k n=11—
Healthcare2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host4
  • Accounting3
  • Retail Associate3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Accountants and Auditors2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services12
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified59 · 80%
  • Part-time12 · 16%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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