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NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($170k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1198 this week — 1297 added vs 99 removed)

NY job market overview (May 2026)

The NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 7,835 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in vp and director, with financial services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in vp and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
VP670$225k n=76—
Director654$220k n=208—
Account Executive243$153k n=138—
Product Manager224$181k n=99—
Crew / Cashier133——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,364$185k n=397—
Software Developers479$210k n=151—
Chief Executives389$210k n=39—
Project Management Specialists227$179k n=96—
Management Analysts197$112k n=61—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time562$167k n=395—
Contract345$170k n=215—
Part-time220$136k n=69$26.34/hr n=11
Intern110$135k n=28—
Temporary47$184k n=19—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,778$168k n=545—
Technology2,606$187k n=1499—
Retail1,679$208k n=576$26.96/hr n=10
Media & Entertainment993$140k n=312—
Consumer Goods812$118k n=152$26.34/hr n=5

Top categories

  • VP670
  • Director654
  • Account Executive243
  • Product Manager224
  • Crew / Cashier133
  • Data Science127

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,364
  • Software Developers479
  • Chief Executives389
  • Project Management Specialists227
  • Management Analysts197
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products138

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,778
  • Technology2,606
  • Retail1,679
  • Media & Entertainment993
  • Consumer Goods812
  • Transportation & Logistics703

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,551 · 84%
  • Full-time562 · 7%
  • Contract345 · 4%
  • Part-time220 · 3%
  • Intern110 · 1%
  • Temporary47 · 1%

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