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Scranton, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 6 added vs 1 removed)

Scranton, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Scranton, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 49% 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

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

Scranton, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Scranton, PA.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Engineering3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Account Executive2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Manufacturing17
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 83%
  • Part-time9 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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