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New Jersey Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($128k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+505 this week — 505 added vs 0 removed)

New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The New Jersey job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,467 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Jersey.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager302$130k n=21—
Retail Associate294—$24/hr n=39
Crew / Cashier286——
Restaurant Manager / GM171——
VP166$162k n=5—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other486$162k n=37—
Software Developers299$162k n=11—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers136——
Fast Food and Counter Workers122——
Chief Executives111——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time566$47k n=77$24.32/hr n=90
Full-time229$145k n=110$24.32/hr n=20
Contract135$160k n=25—
Temporary31$106k n=5—
Intern28——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,529$142k n=58$24.32/hr n=114
Food Service / Restaurants1,247$105k n=8$19.75/hr n=4
Financial Services864$120k n=181—
Consumer Goods532$130k n=28$24.32/hr n=103
Professional Services419$120k n=22—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager302
  • Retail Associate294
  • Crew / Cashier286
  • Restaurant Manager / GM171
  • VP166
  • Director142

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other486
  • Software Developers299
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers136
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers122
  • Chief Executives111
  • Retail Salespersons105

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,529
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,247
  • Financial Services864
  • Consumer Goods532
  • Professional Services419
  • Manufacturing240

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,478 · 78%
  • Part-time566 · 13%
  • Full-time229 · 5%
  • Contract135 · 3%
  • Temporary31 · 1%
  • Intern28 · 1%

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