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Brooklyn, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($130k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+82 this week — 148 added vs 66 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)

Brooklyn, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Brooklyn, NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 865 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm 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 restaurant manager / gm and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brooklyn, NY job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Restaurant Manager / GM86——
Retail Associate71—$26/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier60——
Store Supervisor / Manager59$130k n=3—
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead53——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time65—$26.34/hr n=10
Full-time34——
Temporary11——
Intern9——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail416$214k n=12$26.34/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants340$77k n=6—
Consumer Goods130$102k n=5$26.34/hr n=12
Healthcare117——
Financial Services97——

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM86
  • Retail Associate71
  • Crew / Cashier60
  • Store Supervisor / Manager59
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead53
  • Pharmacy37

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers74
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers40
  • Managers, All Other39
  • General and Operations Managers38
  • Customer Service Representatives17
  • Retail Salespersons13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail416
  • Food Service / Restaurants340
  • Consumer Goods130
  • Healthcare117
  • Financial Services97
  • Technology48

Employment mix

  • Unspecified743 · 86%
  • Part-time65 · 8%
  • Full-time34 · 4%
  • Temporary11 · 1%
  • Intern9 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 0%

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