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Syracuse, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 24 added vs 2 removed)

Syracuse, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Syracuse, NY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 304 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Syracuse, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Syracuse, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager45$130k n=3—
Retail Associate36—$26/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier15——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist12——
Restaurant Manager / GM9$48k n=3—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time64$62k n=3$26.34/hr n=10
Full-time21$95k n=8—
Temporary3——
Intern3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail199$63k n=7$26.34/hr n=12
Consumer Goods53$130k n=3$26.34/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants49$59k n=4—
Healthcare19——
Financial Services18——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager45
  • Retail Associate36
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9
  • Pharmacy9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers13
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Managers, All Other10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Stockers and Order Fillers7
  • Customer Service Representatives6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail199
  • Consumer Goods53
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Healthcare19
  • Financial Services18
  • Transportation & Logistics16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified212 · 70%
  • Part-time64 · 21%
  • Full-time21 · 7%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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