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Trenton, New Jersey Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 17 added vs 1 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($95k vs $138k national)

Trenton, New Jersey job market overview (May 2026)

The Trenton, New Jersey job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Trenton, New Jersey job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Trenton, New Jersey.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager12——
Retail Associate8——
Account Executive5$136k n=3—
Restaurant Manager / GM3——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time17$110k n=12—
Part-time6——
Contract4——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail30——
Transportation & Logistics24$90k n=12—
Healthcare11——
Food Service / Restaurants11——
Technology7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate8
  • Account Executive5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Director3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Transportation & Logistics24
  • Healthcare11
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Technology7
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified48 · 62%
  • Full-time17 · 22%
  • Part-time6 · 8%
  • Contract4 · 5%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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