Cumberland County, NJ jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meCumberland County economy
6.1%
unemployment, Sep 2026
8.3% the month before
65,548
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
152,915
people in Cumberland County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$64,499
median household income
Source: Census ACS
29%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Cumberland County ranks
Where Cumberland County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Northeast−2.2 points · of 97
- #1Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Mid-Atlantic−2.2 points · of 97
- #2Counties where unemployment fell the most−2.2 points · of 100
Cumberland County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 0.8% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 2.2% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 6.1%, down 2.2 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+821 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: manufacturing (−562 jobs), wholesale (−363 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Cumberland County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Vineland Police Chief, Two Lieutenants Win Firing Reversal on AppealHoodline · Oct 31, 2026
Learn and get funded in Cumberland County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Cumberland County layoffs
9
Layoff notices, last 12 months
1,219
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
7
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teva PharmaceuticalsTakes effect Feb 1, 2027 | Fairfield | 61 | — | State record | |
| GerresheimerTakes effect Sep 1, 2026 | Vineland | 139 | — | State record | |
| The Cannabist CompanyTakes effect Oct 11, 2026 | Vineland | 86 | — | State record | |
| AT&TTakes effect Sep 15, 2026 | Cumberland County | 146 | — | State record | |
| AT&TTakes effect Sep 15, 2026 | Cumberland County | 138 | — | State record | |
| Danone North America | Bridgeton | 114 | — | State record | |
| Bristol Myers SquibbTakes effect Jul 16, 2026 | Lawrence Twp | 206 | — | State record | |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | Lawrence Twp | 247 | — | State record | |
| Imperia Foods | Fairfield | 82 | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Cumberland County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- Kearny Bank5 open roles
- Michael Page4 open roles
- Elwyn California3 open roles
- OUTFRONT Media3 open roles
- Bristol-Myers Squibb2 open roles
- Dairy Farmers of America2 open roles
- A&B Ingredients1 open role
- Advance Auto Parts1 open role
- Americold Realty Trust1 open role
- AMS Legal Staffing1 open role
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Cumberland County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in New Jersey? How to file for unemployment in New Jersey (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Cumberland-Salem-Cape May Workforce Development Board
Cape May, Cumberland, Salem
Cumberland County One Stop Career Center
Vineland · Comprehensive · 856-696-6600
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cities in Cumberland County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from New Jersey’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. New Jersey unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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