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Paterson, New Jersey 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 (0% appear duplicated)

Paterson, New Jersey job market overview (June 2026)

The Paterson, New Jersey job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 30 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.

Paterson, New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Paterson, New Jersey.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Registered Nurse1
  • Pharmacy1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Project Management Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail17
  • Healthcare8
  • Professional Services5
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Manufacturing1
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified17 · 57%
  • Part-time9 · 30%
  • Full-time2 · 7%
  • Contract1 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 3%

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