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Long Island City, NY 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 above the national median ($350k vs $130k national)

Long Island City, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Long Island City, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 145 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in physician / doctor and pharmacy, with retail 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 physician / doctor and pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Long Island City, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Long Island City, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Physician / Doctor14$313k n=12—
Pharmacy6——
Crew / Cashier4——
Restaurant Manager / GM3——
Cook / Kitchen3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time16$375k n=15—
Contract6$350k n=5—
Intern5——
Part-time4——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail49——
Transportation & Logistics39——
Healthcare29$375k n=23—
Consumer Goods10——
Food Service / Restaurants9——

Top categories

  • Physician / Doctor14
  • Pharmacy6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Accounting3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Management Analysts7
  • Software Developers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Financial Managers1
  • Lawyers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail49
  • Transportation & Logistics39
  • Healthcare29
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Manufacturing9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified112 · 77%
  • Full-time16 · 11%
  • Contract6 · 4%
  • Intern5 · 3%
  • Part-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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