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Johnston, RI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Johnston, RI job market overview (May 2026)

The Johnston, RI job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 46 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead, 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 store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Johnston, RI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Johnston, RI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$24.32/hr n=5
Full-time3
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail38$24.32/hr n=6
Healthcare13
Technology8
Consumer Goods7$24.32/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Pharmacy3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Healthcare13
  • Technology8
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Transportation & Logistics7
  • Food Service / Restaurants5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified31 · 67%
  • Part-time10 · 22%
  • Full-time3 · 7%
  • Intern2 · 4%

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