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Poughkeepsie, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)

Poughkeepsie, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Poughkeepsie, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 100 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

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

Poughkeepsie, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate17—$26/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager16——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist9——
Server / Host5——
Cook / Kitchen4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$26.17/hr n=6
Full-time12——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail68—$26.34/hr n=8
Consumer Goods40$65k n=7$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants17——
Nonprofit2——
Healthcare2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Server / Host5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Account Executive2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail68
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Nonprofit2
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified63 · 63%
  • Part-time21 · 21%
  • Full-time12 · 12%
  • Temporary3 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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