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Toms River, NJ 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 ($47.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Toms River, NJ job market overview (June 2026)

The Toms River, NJ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and registered nurse, 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 retail associate and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Toms River, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Toms River, NJ.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate18——
Registered Nurse14—$63/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager12——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)12—$70/hr n=8
Beauty Advisor / Stylist9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time42—$47.50/hr n=24
Full-time9——
Contract5——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78—$24.32/hr n=6
Healthcare47—$64/hr n=20
Consumer Goods38$65k n=9$24.32/hr n=6
Professional Services26—$64/hr n=20
Food Service / Restaurants19——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate18
  • Registered Nurse14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Healthcare47
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Professional Services26
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified98 · 63%
  • Part-time42 · 27%
  • Full-time9 · 6%
  • Contract5 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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