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Jobs in Kearny, NJ
25 active postings tracked in Kearny, NJ.
Kearny, NJ Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
Kearny, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Kearny, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 25 active job postings tracked here, 76% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 76% of postings in Kearny, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 2 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 589 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3057+ days.
- 32% of postings list a salary range (8 of 25).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.32/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, and Chipotle.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Kearny, NJ job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kearny, NJ.
- 25Active postings
- 2Posted this week
- 19Open 30+ days76% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 32%List salary8 of 25
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.32/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 589dMedian agep90 3057d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Retail Associate3
- Crew / Cashier1
- Cook / Kitchen1
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1
- Pharmacy1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- General and Operations Managers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail19
- Consumer Goods16
- Food Service / Restaurants5
- Healthcare2
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Part-time13 · 52%
- Unspecified8 · 32%
- Full-time3 · 12%
- Temporary1 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Kearny, NJ · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Kearny, NJ · careers.autozone.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Kearny, NJ · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kearny, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kearny, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Kearny, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$18.37–$30.37/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Kearny, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16.32–$24.32/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kearny, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kearny, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$24/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kearny, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 5 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kearny, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$24/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Kearny, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$79k–$130k · posted 11 years ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Kearny, NJ · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 20 hours ago