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Poughkeepsie, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Poughkeepsie, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Poughkeepsie, NY job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 99 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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 Associate15—$26/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager12——
Cook / Kitchen8——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist7——
Crew / Cashier5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time27—$26.17/hr n=6
Full-time8——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail72—$26.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods30—$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Healthcare11——
Manufacturing3——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail72
  • Consumer Goods30
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Healthcare11
  • Manufacturing3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified64 · 65%
  • Part-time27 · 27%
  • Full-time8 · 8%

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