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Hartford, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+116 this week — 121 added vs 5 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (1% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($109k vs $140k national)

Hartford, CT job market overview (May 2026)

The Hartford, CT job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 436 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and sales engineer, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and sales engineer.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hartford, CT job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other171$162k n=5—
Software Developers14——
Management Analysts11——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products10——
Chief Executives5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract82$120k n=5—
Full-time23$110k n=16—
Intern5——
Part-time3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services330$120k n=5—
Financial Services37——
Transportation & Logistics24$65k n=12—
Healthcare21$134k n=9—
Retail18——

Top categories

  • Director18
  • Sales Engineer8
  • Account Executive7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • SEO4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other171
  • Software Developers14
  • Management Analysts11
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products10
  • Chief Executives5
  • Sales Managers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services330
  • Financial Services37
  • Transportation & Logistics24
  • Healthcare21
  • Retail18
  • Food Service / Restaurants9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified321 · 74%
  • Contract82 · 19%
  • Full-time23 · 5%
  • Intern5 · 1%
  • Part-time3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 0%

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