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Rensselaer, NY Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)

Rensselaer, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The Rensselaer, NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in shift supervisor / service lead and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rensselaer, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rensselaer, NY.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail21$26.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods14$26.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants10
Healthcare5
Transportation & Logistics2

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail21
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified13 · 42%
  • Part-time13 · 42%
  • Full-time5 · 16%

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