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Mechanicsburg, PA Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($19.27/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+24 this week — 24 added vs 0 removed)

Mechanicsburg, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Mechanicsburg, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 184 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, 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 crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mechanicsburg, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time15——
Temporary3——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$19.27/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Financial Services29——
Professional Services26——
Consumer Goods14—$19.27/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Server / Host5
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Financial Services29
  • Professional Services26
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified144 · 78%
  • Part-time19 · 10%
  • Full-time15 · 8%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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