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Newark, DE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($22.30/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Newark, DE job market overview (May 2026)

The Newark, DE job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 375 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in vp and retail associate, 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 vp and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newark, DE job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$22.30/hr n=5
Full-time12——
Temporary11——
Contract5——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail142—$22.30/hr n=6
Financial Services122——
Healthcare73——
Manufacturing57——
Food Service / Restaurants51$70k n=3—

Top categories

  • VP27
  • Retail Associate20
  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Food Service15
  • Engineering11
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other72
  • Software Developers22
  • Chief Executives20
  • Project Management Specialists16
  • Customer Service Representatives15
  • Management Analysts14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail142
  • Financial Services122
  • Healthcare73
  • Manufacturing57
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods43

Employment mix

  • Unspecified317 · 85%
  • Part-time26 · 7%
  • Full-time12 · 3%
  • Temporary11 · 3%
  • Contract5 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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