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Albany, NY 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)
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)

Albany, NY job market overview (June 2026)

The Albany, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 689 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with professional services 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Albany, NY job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate23—$26/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager21——
Registered Nurse20——
Director19——
Cook / Kitchen15——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract72$109k n=5—
Part-time43—$26.17/hr n=6
Full-time43$98k n=18—
Temporary4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services359——
Retail160—$26.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods80$75k n=7$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants55$86k n=4—
Healthcare44——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate23
  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Director19
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other112
  • Software Developers12
  • Management Analysts9
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products7
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services359
  • Retail160
  • Consumer Goods80
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Healthcare44
  • Transportation & Logistics43

Employment mix

  • Unspecified525 · 76%
  • Contract72 · 10%
  • Part-time43 · 6%
  • Full-time43 · 6%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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