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Jamaica, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (13% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Jamaica, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Jamaica, NY job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 89 active job postings tracked here, 13% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Jamaica, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Jamaica, NY.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants51
Retail22
Transportation & Logistics19$74k n=4
Healthcare8
Consumer Goods2

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM24
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • General and Operations Managers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Light Truck Drivers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Retail22
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified77 · 87%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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