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Waterbury, CT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)

Waterbury, CT job market overview (June 2026)

The Waterbury, CT job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 172 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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-time19—$26.34/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Intern1——
Temporary1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail101—$26.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants52——
Consumer Goods27—$26.34/hr n=6
Healthcare10——
Professional Services8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate17
  • Restaurant Manager / GM14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Server / Host7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail101
  • Food Service / Restaurants52
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Healthcare10
  • Professional Services8
  • Transportation & Logistics5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified144 · 84%
  • Part-time19 · 11%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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