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Paterson, New Jersey Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)

Paterson, New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The Paterson, New Jersey job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Paterson, New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Paterson, New Jersey.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16$44k n=4
Full-time2
Contract1
Intern1
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail25
Financial Services6$44k n=4
Healthcare5
Transportation & Logistics2
Consumer Goods1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Pharmacy3
  • Warehouse / Stocker1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Project Management Specialists1
  • Pharmacists1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail25
  • Financial Services6
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Consumer Goods1
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Part-time16 · 47%
  • Unspecified13 · 38%
  • Full-time2 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 3%

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