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Danbury, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 24 added vs 1 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Danbury, CT job market overview (May 2026)

The Danbury, CT job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 180 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Danbury, CT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Danbury, CT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time37
Full-time16
Contract8$149k n=7
Intern5
Temporary4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail111
Food Service / Restaurants40$57k n=4
Consumer Goods39
Professional Services20$112k n=10
Technology19$122k n=9

Top categories

  • Retail Associate18
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Pharmacy7
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons15
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Stockers and Order Fillers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail111
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Professional Services20
  • Technology19
  • Healthcare16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 61%
  • Part-time37 · 21%
  • Full-time16 · 9%
  • Contract8 · 4%
  • Intern5 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 2%

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