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Middletown, DE 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 ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)

Middletown, DE job market overview (June 2026)

The Middletown, DE job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 96 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and server / host, with food service / restaurants 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 cook / kitchen and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Middletown, DE job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Middletown, DE.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time22—$46/hr n=15
Contract3——
Full-time3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Healthcare28—$48/hr n=11
Retail25—$22.30/hr n=6
Consumer Goods16$60k n=3$22.30/hr n=6
Professional Services15—$48/hr n=11

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Server / Host7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Physician / Doctor6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Healthcare28
  • Retail25
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Professional Services15
  • Real Estate3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified66 · 69%
  • Part-time22 · 23%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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