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Kingston, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Kingston, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Kingston, NY job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 85 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kingston, NY job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time5
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail64$26.34/hr n=6
Consumer Goods22$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants18
Healthcare5
Transportation & Logistics2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Stockers and Order Fillers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail64
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 51%
  • Part-time36 · 42%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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