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NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($176k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% 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 7,674 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
VP667$240k n=60—
Director627$230k n=189—
Account Executive232$153k n=128—
Product Manager221$181k n=100—
Crew / Cashier139——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,230$190k n=310—
Software Developers443$214k n=122—
Chief Executives370$267k n=21—
Project Management Specialists208$184k n=84—
Management Analysts179$114k n=44—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time549$172k n=372—
Contract331$175k n=212—
Part-time218$136k n=63$26.34/hr n=9
Intern74$100k n=14—
Temporary41$181k n=20—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,694$170k n=455—
Technology2,517$189k n=1417—
Retail1,617$213k n=528$26.34/hr n=7
Media & Entertainment999$139k n=296—
Consumer Goods750$115k n=97$26.34/hr n=5

Top categories

  • VP667
  • Director627
  • Account Executive232
  • Product Manager221
  • Crew / Cashier139
  • Data Science129

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,230
  • Software Developers443
  • Chief Executives370
  • Project Management Specialists208
  • Management Analysts179
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products118

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,694
  • Technology2,517
  • Retail1,617
  • Media & Entertainment999
  • Consumer Goods750
  • Transportation & Logistics687

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,461 · 84%
  • Full-time549 · 7%
  • Contract331 · 4%
  • Part-time218 · 3%
  • Intern74 · 1%
  • Temporary41 · 1%

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