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Manchester, NH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.41/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Manchester, NH job market overview (May 2026)

The Manchester, NH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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, NH job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$23.26/hr n=5
Full-time11——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78—$23.41/hr n=8
Consumer Goods58—$23.56/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants53——
Healthcare15——
Transportation & Logistics12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate12
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Server / Host7
  • Delivery Driver5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Consumer Goods58
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Healthcare15
  • Transportation & Logistics12
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified120 · 78%
  • Part-time20 · 13%
  • Full-time11 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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