Home / Connecticut / Waterbury

Jobs in Waterbury, CT

47
/ 100
Cooling

Waterbury, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)

Waterbury, CT job market overview (May 2026)

The Waterbury, CT job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 67% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waterbury, CT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Waterbury, CT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Consumer Goods26—$26.34/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Transportation & Logistics4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate21
  • Restaurant Manager / GM14
  • Pharmacy9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Cook / Kitchen8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Technology2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified128 · 80%
  • Part-time21 · 13%
  • Full-time9 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

Top hiring companies

Filter by skill

Recent postings

Explore Waterbury, CT

Show 6 more

More cities nearby

Nearby states

Stay in the loop

Get the occasional update on job-market trends, ghost-job patterns, and what we’re shipping. No spam.