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NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($172k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+930 this week — 1250 added vs 320 removed)

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 7,634 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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
VP650$228k n=63—
Director620$220k n=185—
Account Executive231$150k n=128—
Product Manager224$182k n=100—
Crew / Cashier135$142k n=3—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,288$186k n=353—
Software Developers466$211k n=143—
Chief Executives374$227k n=26—
Project Management Specialists218$185k n=89—
Management Analysts182$112k n=45—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time529$174k n=367—
Contract312$171k n=194—
Part-time208$136k n=68$26.34/hr n=7
Intern89$100k n=15—
Temporary39$185k n=17—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,683$170k n=487—
Technology2,545$187k n=1465—
Retail1,574$213k n=531$26.34/hr n=5
Media & Entertainment980$138k n=295—
Consumer Goods706$120k n=101$26.34/hr n=5

Top categories

  • VP650
  • Director620
  • Account Executive231
  • Product Manager224
  • Crew / Cashier135
  • Data Science125

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,288
  • Software Developers466
  • Chief Executives374
  • Project Management Specialists218
  • Management Analysts182
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products123

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,683
  • Technology2,545
  • Retail1,574
  • Media & Entertainment980
  • Consumer Goods706
  • Transportation & Logistics693

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,457 · 85%
  • Full-time529 · 7%
  • Contract312 · 4%
  • Part-time208 · 3%
  • Intern89 · 1%
  • Temporary39 · 1%

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