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Plainville, Connecticut Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Plainville, Connecticut job market overview (May 2026)

The Plainville, Connecticut job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Plainville, Connecticut job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Plainville, Connecticut.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11$26.34/hr n=5
Temporary2
Contract2
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail25$26.34/hr n=6
Consumer Goods13$26.34/hr n=6
Healthcare4
Food Service / Restaurants4
Manufacturing2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Pharmacy2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail25
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare4
  • Food Service / Restaurants4
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified14 · 45%
  • Part-time11 · 35%
  • Temporary2 · 6%
  • Contract2 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 6%

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