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Mechanicsburg, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.27/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Mechanicsburg, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Mechanicsburg, PA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 179 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mechanicsburg, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time22—$19.27/hr n=5
Full-time17——
Contract2——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$19.27/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants35——
Financial Services29——
Professional Services26——
Consumer Goods14—$19.27/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Retail Associate13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Warehouse / Stocker8
  • Pharmacy5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Software Developers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Food Service / Restaurants35
  • Financial Services29
  • Professional Services26
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified135 · 75%
  • Part-time22 · 12%
  • Full-time17 · 9%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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