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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 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29$47k n=3$24.32/hr n=5
Full-time6

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail52$24.32/hr n=6
Consumer Goods34$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants19
Healthcare6
Financial Services3$47k n=3

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail52
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services3
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 51%
  • Part-time29 · 41%
  • Full-time6 · 8%

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