Hudson County, NJ jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meHudson County economy
3.8%
unemployment, Sep 2026
5.3% the month before
427,066
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
710,478
people in Hudson County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$90,032
median household income
Source: Census ACS
49%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Hudson County ranks
Where Hudson County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #8Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Northeast31% · of 100
- #14Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Northeast−1.5 points · of 97
- #14Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Mid-Atlantic−1.5 points · of 97
- #14Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Mid-Atlantic31% · of 100
- #15Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Northeast55 / 100 · of 51
- #15Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Northeast5 per 100 · of 51
Hudson 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 0.6% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 1.8% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.8%, down 1.5 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+4,777 jobs), hotels & food (+1,882 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: admin & staffing (−1,941 jobs), finance & insurance (−1,848 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Hudson County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- New Jersey community mourns closure of family-owned restaurant after nearly 30 years: 'Absolutely heartbreaking'People on MSN · Nov 6, 2026
- Jersey City hospital closure spurs bill to appoint a receiver when a hospital closes without state approvaljerseyvindicator · Oct 5, 2026
- Cannabis Lounge Opening, Chip City Closes, Plus More News You Missed in Hoboken + Jersey CityHoboken Girl · Oct 2, 2026
- Global banking firm trims 75 jobs in N.J. amid fresh wave of layoffsYahoo · Oct 2, 2026
- Banking giant plans to cut 75 jobs in N.J. as layoff notices keep piling upNJ.com · Oct 2, 2026
Learn and get funded in Hudson 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.
Hudson County layoffs
5
Layoff notices, last 12 months
368
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
3
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBSTakes effect Nov 25, 2026 | Weehawken | 41 | — | State record | |
| CitibankTakes effect Oct 31, 2026 | Hudson County | 59 | — | State record | |
| UBSTakes effect Aug 26, 2026 | Weehawken | 65 | — | State record | |
| UBSTakes effect Jun 22, 2026 | Weehawken | 103 | — | State record | |
| WalmartTakes effect May 1, 2026 | Hoboken | 100 | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Hudson 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.
- DTCC98 open roles
- JPMorgan Chase31 open roles
- Verisk Analytics28 open roles
- Amazon24 open roles
- Quest Diagnostics23 open roles
- Advanced Micro Devices20 open roles
- Innovasolutions17 open roles
- Chase15 open roles
- Walmart15 open roles
- Citigroup13 open roles
Colleges in Hudson County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey City University | Jersey City | Public 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Hudson 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).
Hudson County One Stop Career Center - Jersey City
Jersey City · Comprehensive · 201-217-7008
8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Cities in Hudson 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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