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Rockaway, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Rockaway, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Rockaway, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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.

Rockaway, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rockaway, NJ.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29$47k n=3$24.32/hr n=5
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50—$24.32/hr n=6
Consumer Goods32—$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants19——
Healthcare6——
Financial Services3$47k n=3—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services3
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified35 · 51%
  • Part-time29 · 42%
  • Full-time5 · 7%

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