Jobs in Schenectady, NY
63 active postings tracked in Schenectady, NY · collapsed to 58 roles.
Schenectady, NY Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
Schenectady, NY job market overview (May 2026)
The Schenectady, NY job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Schenectady, NY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 10 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 47 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3060+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (8 of 63).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $26.34/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Schenectady, NY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Schenectady, NY.
- 63Active postings
- 10Posted this week
- 33Open 30+ days52% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary8 of 63
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $26.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 47dMedian agep90 3060d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager11
- Retail Associate10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Delivery Driver3
- Crew / Cashier2
- Truck Driver (CDL)2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
Top sectors
- Retail41
- Consumer Goods15
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Media & Entertainment5
- Transportation & Logistics5
- Healthcare1
Employment mix
- Unspecified33 · 52%
- Part-time25 · 40%
- Full-time4 · 6%
- Intern1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Schenectady, NY · careers.petsmart.com
$79k–$130k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Schenectady, NY · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Schenectady, NY · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 days ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Schenectady, NY · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 days ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Schenectady, NY · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Schenectady, NY · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 days ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Schenectady, New York, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago