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NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($168k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1299 this week — 1321 added vs 22 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 7,812 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
VP671$225k n=90—
Director654$216k n=223—
Account Executive240$151k n=142—
Product Manager222$182k n=104—
Crew / Cashier133——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,368$185k n=366—
Software Developers481$211k n=145—
Chief Executives390$227k n=26—
Project Management Specialists227$181k n=91—
Management Analysts198$116k n=54—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time583$167k n=415—
Contract374$160k n=252—
Part-time259$140k n=103$26.96/hr n=17
Intern113$127k n=26—
Temporary50$141k n=26—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,789$166k n=555—
Technology2,565$187k n=1526—
Retail1,679$208k n=579$26.96/hr n=10
Media & Entertainment1,006$140k n=383—
Consumer Goods809$115k n=160$26.34/hr n=5

Top categories

  • VP671
  • Director654
  • Account Executive240
  • Product Manager222
  • Crew / Cashier133
  • Data Science126

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,368
  • Software Developers481
  • Chief Executives390
  • Project Management Specialists227
  • Management Analysts198
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products138

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,789
  • Technology2,565
  • Retail1,679
  • Media & Entertainment1,006
  • Consumer Goods809
  • Transportation & Logistics701

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,433 · 82%
  • Full-time583 · 7%
  • Contract374 · 5%
  • Part-time259 · 3%
  • Intern113 · 1%
  • Temporary50 · 1%

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