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Rockaway, NJ 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 (6% appear duplicated)

Rockaway, NJ job market overview (June 2026)

The Rockaway, NJ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rockaway, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rockaway, NJ.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$24.32/hr n=9
Full-time6——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail47—$24.32/hr n=6
Consumer Goods27—$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants14——
Healthcare7—$30.04/hr n=4
Media & Entertainment3——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Healthcare7
  • Media & Entertainment3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified34 · 47%
  • Part-time30 · 42%
  • Full-time6 · 8%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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