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Jobs in Salem, NH
80 active postings tracked in Salem, NH · collapsed to 66 roles.
Salem, NH Job Market Score
- 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 33% from the last 14 days)
Salem, NH job market overview (May 2026)
The Salem, NH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 46% of postings in Salem, NH have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 23 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 277+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (7 of 80).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.41/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are American Eagle Outfitters, Ulta Beauty, and Lowe's.
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.
- 80Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 37Open 30+ days46% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary7 of 80
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $23.41/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 23dMedian agep90 277d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail68
- Consumer Goods48
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Professional Services3
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified54 · 68%
- Part-time14 · 18%
- Full-time10 · 13%
- Temporary2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Salem, NH · careers.petsmart.com
$65k–$130k · posted 11 years ago
- Full-Time Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Aldi · Salem, NH, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Retail Associate, SEAS - Nike SalemRetail Associate
Nike · Salem, New Hampshire, United States · careers.nike.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Stocking Team Supervisor Full Time
Burlington Stores · Salem, NH · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Salem, NH · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Front End Supervisor Full Time
Burlington Stores · Salem, NH · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Salem, NH · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant General Manager× 2 openings
Shake Shack · Salem, NH, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Store - Optometric Technician
EssilorLuxottica · Salem, NH · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Salem, NH · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 week ago