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Connecticut 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 matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)

Connecticut job market overview (June 2026)

The Connecticut job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with retail 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Connecticut job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Connecticut.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$26.34/hr n=7
Contract3——
Full-time2——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail33—$26.34/hr n=6
Consumer Goods30$55k n=3$26.34/hr n=6
Professional Services21——
Food Service / Restaurants19——
Healthcare14——

Top categories

  • Director7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Account Executive4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Software Developers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail33
  • Consumer Goods30
  • Professional Services21
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Healthcare14
  • Financial Services13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 68%
  • Part-time26 · 25%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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