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Ithaca, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)

Ithaca, NY job market overview (July 2026)

The Ithaca, NY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 211 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and store supervisor / manager, with education 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 director and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ithaca, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ithaca, NY.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Temporary26
Part-time19$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time6
Intern1
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Education126
Retail34$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants32
Consumer Goods14$26.34/hr n=6
Professional Services12

Top categories

  • Director10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Engineering8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Server / Host8
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Education126
  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Professional Services12
  • Healthcare9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified158 · 75%
  • Temporary26 · 12%
  • Part-time19 · 9%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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