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Harrisburg, PA 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 is below the national median ($20k vs $130k national)

Harrisburg, PA job market overview (June 2026)

The Harrisburg, PA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 655 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with healthcare 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 registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Harrisburg, PA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager39——
Registered Nurse30$15k n=16—
Retail Associate23—$19/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier19——
Cook / Kitchen16——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Respiratory Therapists11$15k n=11—
Managers, All Other10——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7——
Fast Food and Counter Workers6——
Registered Nurses6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time117$85k n=27$19.27/hr n=3
Part-time61$15k n=17$19.27/hr n=10
Temporary45$20k n=28—
Contract22$25k n=9—
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare265$15k n=78—
Retail188$120k n=3$19.27/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants107——
Transportation & Logistics52$78k n=22—
Consumer Goods46$70k n=9$19.27/hr n=13

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Registered Nurse30
  • Retail Associate23
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Restaurant Manager / GM16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Respiratory Therapists11
  • Managers, All Other10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Registered Nurses6
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare265
  • Retail188
  • Food Service / Restaurants107
  • Transportation & Logistics52
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Professional Services20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified406 · 62%
  • Full-time117 · 18%
  • Part-time61 · 9%
  • Temporary45 · 7%
  • Contract22 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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