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Stable

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 26% from the last 14 days)

Newark, DE job market overview (May 2026)

The Newark, DE job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 364 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and vp, 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 retail associate and vp.
  • 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
Retail146$22.30/hr n=6
Financial Services108
Healthcare73
Manufacturing57
Food Service / Restaurants51$70k n=3

Top categories

  • Retail Associate24
  • VP22
  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Food Service15
  • Engineering11
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other57
  • Software Developers20
  • Customer Service Representatives15
  • Project Management Specialists13
  • Chief Executives12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail146
  • Financial Services108
  • Healthcare73
  • Manufacturing57
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods46

Employment mix

  • Unspecified306 · 84%
  • Part-time26 · 7%
  • Full-time12 · 3%
  • Temporary11 · 3%
  • Contract5 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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