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Merritt Island, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)

Merritt Island, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Merritt Island, FL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 64 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Merritt Island, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Merritt Island, FL.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Engineering4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Software Developers2
  • Industrial Engineers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Technology10
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Food Service / Restaurants8
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified53 · 83%
  • Part-time8 · 13%
  • Full-time3 · 5%

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