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Hackensack, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($92k vs $139k national)

Hackensack, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Hackensack, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hackensack, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hackensack, NJ.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier7$105k n=3—
Cook / Kitchen4——
Warehouse / Stocker3——
Accounting3——
Retail Associate3——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other5$105k n=5—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——
Fast Food and Counter Workers2——
Accountants and Auditors1——
Retail Salespersons1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail36——
Food Service / Restaurants19——
Consumer Goods14——
Financial Services13$87k n=12—
Healthcare2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Accounting3
  • Retail Associate3
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Accountants and Auditors1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail36
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services13
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified51 · 76%
  • Part-time12 · 18%
  • Contract2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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