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Long Island City, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 17 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

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

The Long Island City, NY job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 107 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and accounting, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in pharmacy and accounting.
  • 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 sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48
Transportation & Logistics48$81k n=13
Food Service / Restaurants9
Healthcare7
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Pharmacy11
  • Accounting6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Management Analysts13
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Software Developers8
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Transportation & Logistics48
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified101 · 94%
  • Part-time2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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