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Providence, RI 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)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)

Providence, RI job market overview (June 2026)

The Providence, RI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 190 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Providence, RI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Providence, RI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time20$105k n=10—
Part-time12——
Contract7——
Temporary5——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail47——
Food Service / Restaurants43——
Professional Services39——
Transportation & Logistics27$90k n=11—
Consumer Goods26——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Retail Associate10
  • Server / Host6
  • Director6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Delivery Driver5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Professional Services39
  • Transportation & Logistics27
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Healthcare14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified144 · 76%
  • Full-time20 · 11%
  • Part-time12 · 6%
  • Contract7 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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