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Middletown, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (7 added vs 20 removed this week)

Middletown, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Middletown, OH job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 108 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Middletown, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Middletown, OH.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Food Service21
  • Retail Associate18
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Server / Host3
  • Truck Driver (CDL)2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • General and Operations Managers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail62
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Financial Services2
  • Healthcare2
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified69 · 64%
  • Part-time31 · 29%
  • Full-time6 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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