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Shelton, CT 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($149k vs $130k national)

Shelton, CT job market overview (June 2026)

The Shelton, CT job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 101 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and engineering, with food service / restaurants 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 director and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Shelton, CT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Shelton, CT.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director12——
Engineering8$149k n=7—
Mobile6$124k n=6—
Cook / Kitchen3——
Food Service3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract8$149k n=7—
Intern3——
Part-time1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants40$149k n=23—
Manufacturing32——
Professional Services11——
Consumer Goods11——
Healthcare7——

Top categories

  • Director12
  • Engineering8
  • Mobile6
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Food Service3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Software Developers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Manufacturing32
  • Professional Services11
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Healthcare7
  • Government / Public Sector5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 87%
  • Contract8 · 8%
  • Intern3 · 3%
  • Part-time1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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