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Newark, DE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)

Newark, DE job market overview (June 2026)

The Newark, DE job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 403 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newark, DE job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Newark, DE.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time42—$22.49/hr n=12
Full-time21$145k n=6—
Contract7——
Intern3——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail154—$22.30/hr n=6
Financial Services107——
Healthcare62$160k n=6$30.25/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Consumer Goods49—$22.30/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Retail Associate25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • VP22
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Engineering11
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other39
  • Software Developers16
  • Chief Executives10
  • Project Management Specialists10
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail154
  • Financial Services107
  • Healthcare62
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Consumer Goods49
  • Manufacturing47

Employment mix

  • Unspecified327 · 81%
  • Part-time42 · 10%
  • Full-time21 · 5%
  • Contract7 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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