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509Retail Jobs in New Jersey
509 retail openings across New Jersey. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Retail hiring in New Jersey: the current picture
There are 509 retail openings in New Jersey. Employers added at least 31 new retail postings in New Jersey in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Target alone accounts for roughly 25% of open roles, with Dollar General and CVS Health next in line. Paramus has the deepest pool (40 openings), followed by Elizabeth (23) and East Rutherford (16). Of postings that specify a schedule, 39% are full-time, 59% part-time. 2 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (about 1%) of the market.
Posted pay in New Jersey roughly mirrors the national picture — 1% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 3% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $29,000 here, compared with roughly $31,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for retail salespersons in New Jersey at $42,000 (median $37,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do retail jobs pay in New Jersey?
267 of the 509retail postings in New Jersey list pay (52%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $29,000 a year, and 1% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 267 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Target126
- Dollar General86
- CVS Health81
- ALDI52
- Five Below52
- Skechers40
- Knitwell Retail (Lane Bryant/Maurices/Loft)35
- BoxLunch31
Where the jobs are
- Paramus40
- Elizabeth23
- East Rutherford16
- Sayreville14
- Toms River12
- Jersey City12
- Clifton11
- Voorhees11
- Eatontown11
- Short Hills11
Newest retail listings in New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions
How many retail jobs are open in New Jersey?
There are 509 retail job postings in New Jersey. At least 31 of them were posted within the past week.
What do retail jobs pay in New Jersey?
Among the 267 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $29,000 a year, and 1% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for retail jobs in New Jersey?
The employers with the most open retail roles in New Jersey are Target (126 openings), Dollar General (86), and CVS Health (81). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote retail jobs in New Jersey?
Yes — 2 of the retail postings in New Jersey are remote-eligible (about 1% of the market).