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Downingtown, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 9% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.27/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Downingtown, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Downingtown, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in server / host and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants 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 server / host and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Downingtown, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Downingtown, PA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants25
Retail19$19.27/hr n=6
Consumer Goods7$19.27/hr n=6
Real Estate4
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Server / Host9
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Food Service1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Dishwashers2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Retail19
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Real Estate4
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified35 · 74%
  • Part-time10 · 21%
  • Full-time2 · 4%

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