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Middletown, RI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 14 added vs 5 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Middletown, RI job market overview (May 2026)

The Middletown, RI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 engineering and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Middletown, RI job market

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

Top categories

  • Engineering16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Finance3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Retail Associate2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Electrical Engineers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail25
  • Technology21
  • Professional Services21
  • Food Service / Restaurants15
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Manufacturing12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified48 · 67%
  • Contract11 · 15%
  • Part-time10 · 14%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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