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Hartford, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (1% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+88 this week — 110 added vs 22 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($90k vs $137k 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 437 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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 Other167$159k n=4—
Software Developers14——
Management Analysts10——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8——
Chief Executives5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract77——
Full-time22$110k n=14—
Part-time3——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services332——
Financial Services36——
Transportation & Logistics24$65k n=12—
Healthcare20$138k n=8—
Retail19——

Top categories

  • Director20
  • Sales Engineer7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Account Executive6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • SEO4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other167
  • Software Developers14
  • Management Analysts10
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8
  • Chief Executives5
  • Sales Managers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services332
  • Financial Services36
  • Transportation & Logistics24
  • Healthcare20
  • Retail19
  • Food Service / Restaurants9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified331 · 76%
  • Contract77 · 18%
  • Full-time22 · 5%
  • Part-time3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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