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Jobs in Watchung, NJ
45 active postings tracked in Watchung, NJ · collapsed to 37 roles.
Watchung, NJ Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
Watchung, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Watchung, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 45 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Watchung, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 8 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2037+ days.
- 20% of postings list a salary range (9 of 45).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.32/hr, with 89% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Burlington Stores, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Watchung, NJ job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Watchung, NJ.
- 45Active postings
- 8Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 20%List salary9 of 45
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.32/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 2037d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Restaurant Manager / GM2
- Cook / Kitchen1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Stockers and Order Fillers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail38
- Consumer Goods16
- Food Service / Restaurants8
Employment mix
- Part-time25 · 56%
- Unspecified10 · 22%
- Full-time10 · 22%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Operations Manager× 2 openings
Raising Cane's · Watchung, NJ · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Assistant Restaurant LeaderRestaurant Manager / GM
Raising Cane's · Watchung, NJ · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Restaurant LeaderRestaurant Manager / GM
Raising Cane's · Watchung, NJ · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Watchung, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Watchung, NJ · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Watchung, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 7 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Watchung, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 7 months ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Watchung, NJ · careers.ulta.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$18.37–$30.37/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations SupervisorRetail Associate
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$17.49–$26.49/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16.32–$24.32/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$24/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$16–$24/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Watchung, NJ · careers.petsmart.com
$79k–$130k · posted 11 years ago