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Manchester, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)

Manchester, CT job market overview (May 2026)

The Manchester, CT job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 98 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Manchester, CT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Manchester, CT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail67—$26.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods29—$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants25——
Healthcare7——
Manufacturing4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate14
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail67
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Healthcare7
  • Manufacturing4
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified66 · 67%
  • Part-time20 · 20%
  • Full-time5 · 5%
  • Intern4 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 3%

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