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NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($172k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

NY job market overview (May 2026)

The NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 7,710 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in vp and director, with financial 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 vp and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
VP664$228k n=65—
Director639$220k n=207—
Account Executive221$153k n=117—
Product Manager217$181k n=98—
Crew / Cashier137——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,324$185k n=363—
Software Developers465$213k n=140—
Chief Executives380$228k n=25—
Project Management Specialists219$182k n=90—
Management Analysts190$118k n=51—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time558$172k n=384—
Contract333$165k n=204—
Part-time229$150k n=70$26.96/hr n=13
Intern92$119k n=21—
Temporary43$185k n=19—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,790$170k n=528—
Technology2,419$192k n=1404—
Retail1,704$208k n=579$26.77/hr n=14
Media & Entertainment1,010$140k n=322—
Consumer Goods817$120k n=137$26.34/hr n=5

Top categories

  • VP664
  • Director639
  • Account Executive221
  • Product Manager217
  • Crew / Cashier137
  • Data Science120

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,324
  • Software Developers465
  • Chief Executives380
  • Project Management Specialists219
  • Management Analysts190
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products130

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,790
  • Technology2,419
  • Retail1,704
  • Media & Entertainment1,010
  • Consumer Goods817
  • Transportation & Logistics693

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,455 · 84%
  • Full-time558 · 7%
  • Contract333 · 4%
  • Part-time229 · 3%
  • Intern92 · 1%
  • Temporary43 · 1%

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