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# Jobs in Jamaica, NY — Hiring Now

**State:** [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 423
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 610
- Median salary: $49K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $44K – $62K
- Remote share: 1.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 610 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Jamaica, NY runs 30% below the United States median ($49K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Jamaica, NY: Hospitals and Health Care (12% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitality Services.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Jamaica, NY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 76 | $59K |
| Retail | 75 | — |
| Hospitality | 56 | $50K |
| Airlines & Aviation | 51 | — |
| Restaurants | 48 | — |
| Professional Services | 34 | — |
| Non-profit Organizations | 34 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Jamaica, NY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | 36 | $39K |

## Top hiring companies in Jamaica, NY

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [DaVita Jobs & Careers — Kidney Care & Dialysis](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/da-vita-kidney-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 35 |
| [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 34 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 33 employers filed 61 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Jamaica, NY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's University | 10 | — |
| Rosco Vision | 5 | — |
| Smart Info Solutions | 3 | — |
| Mount Sinai Health System | 3 | — |
| New York Home Health Care Equipment | 3 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Queens, NY — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/queens?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1.8 mi | 1882 | $55K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is transit a major employer in Jamaica, NY?

Yes. Jamaica's role as a transit and rail hub makes transportation, airport-linked support, and public-service work especially important. That transit backbone also boosts retail, hospitality, and office-support demand in the surrounding area.
### What employers are most visible in Jamaica, NY?

Visible employers often include transit and public agencies, airport-related employers, hospitals, schools, retailers, and service organizations across southeast Queens. The employer table on this page shows which of them are posting actively now.
### What's the commute pattern for Jamaica workers?

Commuting is highly multi-directional because Jamaica links workers to Manhattan, other parts of Queens, Long Island, and the airport corridor. That makes it one of the easier markets to search broadly without changing neighborhoods.
### How can I expand my search beyond Jamaica, NY?

Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby Long Island markets are all natural expansions, and the <a href="/locations/new-york">New York jobs page</a> gives you the statewide directory. That helps if you want both borough and suburban comparisons.
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