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Wayne, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.16/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Wayne, NJ job market overview (May 2026)

The Wayne, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 146 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist 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 beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wayne, NJ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wayne, NJ.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time42—$24/hr n=7
Full-time11——
Temporary3——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail117—$24.16/hr n=8
Consumer Goods45—$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants27——
Healthcare12——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Pharmacy7
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail117
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified87 · 60%
  • Part-time42 · 29%
  • Full-time11 · 8%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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