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Newark, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Newark, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Newark, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 245 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and store supervisor / manager, with financial services 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 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 occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other39$120k n=5—
Software Developers20——
Information Security Analysts11——
Chief Executives9——
Management Analysts5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services81——
Retail66——
Transportation & Logistics65$90k n=8—
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Technology27$143k n=3—

Top categories

  • Director19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Security Engineering9
  • VP9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Delivery Driver8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other39
  • Software Developers20
  • Information Security Analysts11
  • Chief Executives9
  • Management Analysts5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services81
  • Retail66
  • Transportation & Logistics65
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Technology27
  • Healthcare25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified212 · 87%
  • Part-time19 · 8%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Full-time3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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