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Trenton, New Jersey Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

Trenton, New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The Trenton, New Jersey job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 73 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Trenton, New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Trenton, New Jersey.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time16$110k n=11—
Part-time7——
Contract3——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail30——
Transportation & Logistics23$90k n=12—
Healthcare10——
Food Service / Restaurants10——
Technology4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate9
  • Account Executive4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Director3
  • Program Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Transportation & Logistics23
  • Healthcare10
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Technology4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified44 · 60%
  • Full-time16 · 22%
  • Part-time7 · 10%
  • Contract3 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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