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Hamilton, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($48k vs $137k national)

Hamilton, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Hamilton, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hamilton, NJ job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29$47k n=6$24.32/hr n=5
Full-time6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail41—$24.32/hr n=6
Consumer Goods20—$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants18——
Financial Services6$47k n=6—
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Server / Host5
  • Food Service2
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Software Developers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Chief Executives1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail41
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Financial Services6
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 51%
  • Part-time29 · 41%
  • Full-time6 · 8%

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