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Rensselaer, 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)

Rensselaer, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Rensselaer, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 53 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and delivery driver, with consumer goods 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 beauty advisor / stylist and delivery driver.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rensselaer, NY job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time5
Temporary1
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods32$26.34/hr n=7
Retail20$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants14
Healthcare3
Professional Services2

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Maintenance Technician2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods32
  • Retail20
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Healthcare3
  • Professional Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 60%
  • Part-time14 · 26%
  • Full-time5 · 9%
  • Temporary1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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