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Cranston, RI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($123k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 17 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Cranston, RI job market overview (May 2026)

The Cranston, RI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 99 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cranston, RI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cranston, RI.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail55——
Food Service / Restaurants42$112k n=9—
Consumer Goods27$112k n=9—
Transportation & Logistics6——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Retail Associate10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Sales Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail55
  • Food Service / Restaurants42
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified64 · 65%
  • Part-time23 · 23%
  • Full-time5 · 5%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%

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