New York City averages 62.2 applicants per job across 63,063 open positions from 7,977 employers.
Financial Analyst leads with 128 applicants per job—5.1× higher than the least competitive roles
New York City's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 63,063 LinkedIn job postings shows Financial Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 128 applicants competing for each of just 164 openings. That's 5.1× more competitive than Speech Therapist roles and 106% above New York City's average of 62.2 applicants per job.
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Healthcare roles dominate New York City's least competitive job categories. Speech Therapist positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 66 available jobs—5.1× easier to land than Financial Analyst roles and 60% below New York City's average competition of 62.2 applicants.
Nurse leads with 2,053 openings at 28 applicants per job | Financial Analyst is hardest to land at 128 applicants | Speech Therapist easiest at 25
Our analysis of 63,063 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across New York City's 71 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 2,053 open positions, but faces 28 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Financial Analyst is the hardest role to land in New York City with 128 applicants competing for just 164 openings.
Of all 71 job titles analyzed, 28 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 8,484 jobs, while 24 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 6,601 combined openings. The competition gap in New York City is stark: Financial Analyst averages 128 applicants while Speech Therapist sees just 25—a 5.1× difference.
NYC Health + Hospitals leads with 1,100 jobs (1.7% of market) | SBH Fashion hardest at 164 applicants | Domino's easiest at 25
NYC Health + Hospitals dominates New York City's job market with 1,100 open positions—1.7% of all jobs in the metro area—at 33 applicants per role. JPMorganChase follows with 852 positions at 82 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 5,417 jobs—9% of New York City's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. SBH Fashion is the hardest place to get hired in New York City with 164 applicants per job, while Domino's offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 164 major employers analyzed, 64 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 69 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 63,063 LinkedIn job postings in the New York City metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Google, Meta, and 8 other employers with 10,905 open positions
The Technology sector in New York City currently has 10,905 open positions across 10 employers in New York, Brooklyn. With an average of 82 applicants per job, this industry is highly competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
JPMorganChase, Capital One, and 8 other employers with 8,731 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in New York City currently has 8,731 open positions across 10 employers in New York. With an average of 86 applicants per job, this industry is highly competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
NYC Health + Hospitals, NYU Langone Health, and 8 other employers with 8,316 open positions
The Healthcare sector in New York City currently has 8,316 open positions across 10 employers in New York. With an average of 41 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
H&R Block, Walgreens, and 8 other employers with 3,039 open positions
The Retail sector in New York City currently has 3,039 open positions across 10 employers in New York, Brooklyn. With an average of 84 applicants per job, this industry is highly competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, FanDuel, and 8 other employers with 2,027 open positions
The Hospitality sector in New York City currently has 2,027 open positions across 10 employers in New York, Brooklyn, Bronx. With an average of 50 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc., CAMBA, and 8 other employers with 1,896 open positions
The Non-profit sector in New York City currently has 1,896 open positions across 10 employers in Brooklyn, New York, Bronx. With an average of 42 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
Omnicom Health, Spark Foundry, and 8 other employers with 1,887 open positions
The Marketing & Advertising sector in New York City currently has 1,887 open positions across 10 employers in New York. With an average of 82 applicants per job, this industry is highly competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
EY, WSP in the U.S., and 8 other employers with 1,745 open positions
The Consulting sector in New York City currently has 1,745 open positions across 10 employers in New York. With an average of 49 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to New York City's overall market average of 62.2.
Other leads with 6,055 jobs (10% of market) at 54 applicants | Education and Training easiest to break into at 29 applicants
Other dominates New York City's job market with 6,055 open positions—10% of all jobs—at 54 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 5,830 positions at 29 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 16,887 jobs—27% of New York City's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Marketing is the most competitive category in New York City with 100 applicants per job, while Education and Training offers the best odds at just 29 applicants—a 72-applicant difference. Of 39 functions analyzed, 18 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 5 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does New York City's job competition compare to Northeast rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
New York City has 36% more competition overall than Boston. Boston has easier competition for key roles.
See full Boston job market data →Ranked by competition level (lower = easier)
New York City ranks #4 of 5 for easiest job market in Northeast.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 63,063 active job postings in New York City.
New York City averages 62.2 applicants per job across 63,063 open positions. Financial Analyst is hardest at 128 applicants; Speech Therapist is easiest at 25.
Financial Analyst (128 applicants per job), Graphic Designer (126), and Data Engineer (125). These roles see 5.1× more competition than healthcare positions.
Speech Therapist (25 applicants per job, 66 openings), Shift Manager (25), and Licensed Practical Nurse (25).
NYC Health + Hospitals leads with 1100 jobs, followed by JPMorganChase (852) and NYU Langone Health (707). 7,977 companies are actively hiring.
63,063 open positions across 7,977 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Technology (10,905 jobs), Banking & Finance (8,731), and Healthcare (8,316).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 63,063 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the New York City-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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