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Wayne, NJ Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.32/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)

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 144 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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-time40$24.32/hr n=5
Full-time10
Temporary3
Intern3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail115$24.32/hr n=6
Consumer Goods45$24.32/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants27
Healthcare12
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist15
  • 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
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail115
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 61%
  • Part-time40 · 28%
  • Full-time10 · 7%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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