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Newark, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($185k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (99% open 30+ days)

Newark, NJ job market overview (June 2026)

The Newark, NJ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 300 active job postings tracked here, 99% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and store supervisor / manager, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newark, NJ job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director22$220k n=3—
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Registered Nurse14——
VP11——
Security Engineering9——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other32$121k n=4—
Software Developers13——
Information Security Analysts11——
Chief Executives8——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services72$220k n=3—
Financial Services70——
Transportation & Logistics57$118k n=8—
Retail48$211k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants41——

Top categories

  • Director22
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Registered Nurse14
  • VP11
  • Security Engineering9
  • Delivery Driver8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other32
  • Software Developers13
  • Information Security Analysts11
  • Chief Executives8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Management Analysts2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services72
  • Financial Services70
  • Transportation & Logistics57
  • Retail48
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Healthcare32

Employment mix

  • Unspecified268 · 89%
  • Part-time19 · 6%
  • Contract8 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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