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Stable

Manchester, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+40 this week — 41 added vs 1 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)

Manchester, CT job market overview (May 2026)

The Manchester, CT job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 119 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Manchester, CT job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28$26/hr n=9
Full-time4
Temporary2
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants27
Healthcare25$22.49/hr n=4
Consumer Goods24$26.34/hr n=7
Professional Services15

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Registered Nurse9
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Healthcare25
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Professional Services15
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified84 · 71%
  • Part-time28 · 24%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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