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Salem, NH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.41/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)

Salem, NH job market overview (May 2026)

The Salem, NH job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Salem, NH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salem, NH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$23.26/hr n=5
Full-time10

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail68$23.41/hr n=6
Consumer Goods48$23.41/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants11
Professional Services3
Telecommunications1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • HR3
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Stockers and Order Fillers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail68
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Professional Services3
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 70%
  • Part-time14 · 18%
  • Full-time10 · 13%

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