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# Schenectady, NY Jobs — Hiring Now

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**Open jobs:** 516
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 701
- Median salary: $62K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $42K – $97K
- Remote share: 5.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 701 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Schenectady, NY: Electric Power (24% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.
- Pay in Schenectady, NY runs 12% below the United States median ($62K vs $70K).

*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 Schenectady, NY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power | 165 | $122K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 77 | $48K |
| Retail | 71 | — |
| Restaurants | 69 | — |
| Higher Education | 58 | $52K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 35 | $43K |

## Top roles hiring in Schenectady, NY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Schenectady, NY

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Taco Bell Jobs & Careers — Fast Food & Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/taco-bell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 32 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 44 employers filed 75 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Schenectady, NY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| GE | 8 | — |
| Greycell Labs | 7 | — |
| NYS | 4 | — |
| Viacore Technologies | 3 | — |
| Union College | 3 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire most in Schenectady, NY?

Healthcare, education, engineering, public services, and manufacturing-linked work are the main hiring lanes in Schenectady. The city benefits from both its own employers and the wider Capital Region labor market.
### What salary range is common in Schenectady, NY?

Schenectady pay tends to be strongest in engineering, healthcare, technical, and supervisory roles, while entry-level support and retail work come in lower. The salary section on this page helps you compare current listings across those categories.
### What commute pattern is common for Schenectady workers?

Many workers move across Schenectady, Albany, and the rest of the Capital Region because the local labor markets are tightly connected. That makes a multi-city search especially useful if you want more openings without changing industries.
### How can I broaden my search beyond Schenectady?

Albany and other Capital Region markets are the closest logical expansions, and the <a href="/locations/new-york">New York jobs page</a> gives you the statewide directory. That helps if you want to compare regional employers with downstate or western New York options.
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