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Plainfield, New Jersey Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (19% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 6 added vs 3 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Plainfield, New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The Plainfield, New Jersey job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 19% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and restaurant manager / gm, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in shift supervisor / service lead and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Plainfield, New Jersey job market

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

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Retail Associate2
  • Physician / Doctor1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants15
  • Retail8
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified24 · 92%
  • Part-time1 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 4%

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