Jobs in Rensselaer, NY
32 active postings tracked in Rensselaer, NY · collapsed to 28 roles.
68
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Stable
Rensselaer, NY Job Market Score
Driven by
- Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
Rensselaer, NY job market overview (May 2026)
The Rensselaer, NY job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 32 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.
- 41% of postings in Rensselaer, NY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 5 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3056+ days.
- 25% of postings list a salary range (8 of 32).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $26.34/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Rensselaer, NY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rensselaer, NY.
- 32Active postings
- 5Posted this week
- 13Open 30+ days41% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 25%List salary8 of 32
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $26.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3056d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Retail Associate4
- Store Supervisor / Manager2
- Delivery Driver2
- Food Service1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
Top sectors
- Retail21
- Consumer Goods14
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Healthcare5
- Transportation & Logistics2
Employment mix
- Unspecified14 · 44%
- Part-time13 · 41%
- Full-time5 · 16%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 3 openings
Walgreens · Rensselaer, New York · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Rensselaer, New York, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago