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Jamaica, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (14% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 12 added vs 0 removed)

Jamaica, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Jamaica, NY job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 91 active job postings tracked here, 14% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Jamaica, NY job market

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

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM24
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • General and Operations Managers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Light Truck Drivers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Retail22
  • Transportation & Logistics21
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified78 · 86%
  • Part-time6 · 7%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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