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Rochester, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Rochester, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Rochester, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 716 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering 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 engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rochester, NY job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering57——
Store Supervisor / Manager39$73k n=4—
Registered Nurse35——
Retail Associate28——
Cook / Kitchen25——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time92$164k n=3$26.34/hr n=8
Full-time25$50k n=5—
Temporary14$73k n=4—
Contract11$109k n=4—
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail225$98k n=4$26.34/hr n=6
Manufacturing186——
Technology156——
Professional Services128$100k n=5—
Food Service / Restaurants109$73k n=8—

Top categories

  • Engineering57
  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Registered Nurse35
  • Retail Associate28
  • Cook / Kitchen25
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist23

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other23
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Software Developers14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Electrical Engineers8
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail225
  • Manufacturing186
  • Technology156
  • Professional Services128
  • Food Service / Restaurants109
  • Consumer Goods101

Employment mix

  • Unspecified570 · 80%
  • Part-time92 · 13%
  • Full-time25 · 3%
  • Temporary14 · 2%
  • Contract11 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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