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DOVER, Delaware, United States of America Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (47% open 30+ days)

DOVER, Delaware, United States of America job market overview (May 2026)

The DOVER, Delaware, United States of America job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 136 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

DOVER, Delaware, United States of America job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in DOVER, Delaware, United States of America.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16$40k n=5$22.30/hr n=6
Full-time14$110k n=7$24.40/hr n=3
Contract3——
Intern2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail74—$22.30/hr n=9
Consumer Goods46—$22.96/hr n=10
Food Service / Restaurants32——
Transportation & Logistics16$70k n=8—
Healthcare12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate19
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail74
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Transportation & Logistics16
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified99 · 73%
  • Part-time16 · 12%
  • Full-time14 · 10%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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