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Jobs in Rockaway, NJ
66 active postings tracked in Rockaway, NJ · collapsed to 56 roles.
Rockaway, NJ Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
Rockaway, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Rockaway, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 66 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 55% of postings in Rockaway, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 41 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (10 of 66).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.32/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Ulta Beauty, Victoria's Secret, and Cheesecake Factory.
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.
- 66Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 36Open 30+ days55% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary10 of 66
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $50kMedian annual (max)
- $24.32/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 41dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate10
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Crew / Cashier5
- Cook / Kitchen4
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Customer Service Representatives2
- General and Operations Managers1
Top sectors
- Retail47
- Consumer Goods32
- Food Service / Restaurants19
- Healthcare5
- Financial Services3
- Media & Entertainment1
Employment mix
- Unspecified34 · 52%
- Part-time27 · 41%
- Full-time5 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker (New Store)Crew / Cashier× 2 openings
Aldi · Rockaway Boro, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Rockaway, New Jersey · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Rockaway, New Jersey · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Rockaway, New Jersey · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago