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New York City, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($166k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+120 this week — 147 added vs 27 removed)

New York City, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The New York City, NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 573 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and account executive.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New York City, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New York City, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director45$210k n=3—
Account Executive13$115k n=7—
ML / AI Engineering12——
Support9——
Full-stack8$178k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other212$210k n=5—
Software Developers34$191k n=10—
Management Analysts15——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products12$115k n=5—
Sales Managers6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract107$161k n=32—
Part-time3——
Full-time2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services393$135k n=3—
Technology124$168k n=51—
Financial Services78——
Transportation & Logistics40——
Real Estate32——

Top categories

  • Director45
  • Account Executive13
  • ML / AI Engineering12
  • Support9
  • Full-stack8
  • Sales Engineer7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other212
  • Software Developers34
  • Management Analysts15
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products12
  • Sales Managers6
  • Project Management Specialists6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services393
  • Technology124
  • Financial Services78
  • Transportation & Logistics40
  • Real Estate32
  • Media & Entertainment32

Employment mix

  • Unspecified460 · 80%
  • Contract107 · 19%
  • Part-time3 · 1%
  • Full-time2 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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