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Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($20k vs $136k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 142 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time21$15k n=3—
Part-time13—$19.27/hr n=5
Temporary12$20k n=4—
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare52$20k n=9—
Retail40—$19.27/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics31——
Food Service / Restaurants21——
Consumer Goods9—$19.27/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Registered Nurse7
  • Warehouse / Stocker5
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Registered Nurses2
  • Medical Assistants2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare52
  • Retail40
  • Transportation & Logistics31
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Technology3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified95 · 67%
  • Full-time21 · 15%
  • Part-time13 · 9%
  • Temporary12 · 8%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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