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1,964Retail Jobs in New York
1,964 retail openings across New York. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Retail hiring in New York: the current picture
There are 1,964 retail openings in New York. Employers added at least 80 new retail postings in New York in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Dollar General alone accounts for roughly 16% of open roles, with Target and CVS Health next in line. New York has the deepest pool (525 openings), followed by Syracuse (57) and Rochester (51). Of postings that specify a schedule, 46% are full-time, 52% part-time. 2 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (about 1%) of the market.
Posted pay in New York roughly mirrors the national picture — 4% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 3% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $33,000 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 York at $43,000 (median $38,000) 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 York?
623 of the 1,964retail postings in New York list pay (32%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $33,000 a year, and 4% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 623 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Dollar General316
- Target278
- CVS Health126
- Five Below123
- ALDI117
- OReilly Auto104
- JD Sports / Hibbett67
- Lowes63
Where the jobs are
- New York525
- Syracuse57
- Rochester51
- White Plains35
- Garden City24
- Albany23
- Buffalo23
- Yonkers17
- Poughkeepsie17
- Niagara Falls17
Newest retail listings in New York
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Frequently asked questions
How many retail jobs are open in New York?
There are 1,964 retail job postings in New York. At least 80 of them were posted within the past week.
What do retail jobs pay in New York?
Among the 623 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $33,000 a year, and 4% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for retail jobs in New York?
The employers with the most open retail roles in New York are Dollar General (316 openings), Target (278), and CVS Health (126). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote retail jobs in New York?
Yes — 2 of the retail postings in New York are remote-eligible (about 1% of the market).