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Jobs in Rockaway, NJ
71 active postings tracked in Rockaway, NJ · collapsed to 61 roles.
Rockaway, NJ Job Market Score
- 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 24% from the last 14 days)
Rockaway, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Rockaway, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Rockaway, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 27 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2501+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (10 of 71).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.32/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Ulta Beauty, Cheesecake Factory, and Victoria's Secret.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- 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.
- 71Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 35Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary10 of 71
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $50kMedian annual (max)
- $24.32/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 27dMedian agep90 2501d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate14
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Crew / Cashier5
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Cook / Kitchen4
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Customer Service Representatives2
- General and Operations Managers1
Top sectors
- Retail52
- Consumer Goods34
- Food Service / Restaurants19
- Healthcare6
- Financial Services3
- Media & Entertainment1
Employment mix
- Unspecified36 · 51%
- Part-time29 · 41%
- Full-time6 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker (New Store)Crew / Cashier× 2 openings
Aldi · Rockaway Boro, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate× 3 openings
Walgreens · Rockaway, New Jersey · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Rockaway, New Jersey · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Rockaway, New Jersey · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store Associate (New Store)Retail Associate× 2 openings
Aldi · Rockaway Boro, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Rockaway, New Jersey · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Rockaway, New Jersey · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Rockaway, New Jersey · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Rockaway, New Jersey · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 3 days ago