Mercer County, NJ jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meMercer County economy
4.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
5.9% the month before
197,461
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
383,286
people in Mercer County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$96,333
median household income
Source: Census ACS
49%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Mercer County ranks
Where Mercer County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #6Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Northeast34% · of 100
- #8Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Northeast−1.7 points · of 97
- #8Counties where unemployment fell the most in the Mid-Atlantic−1.7 points · of 97
- #9Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Mid-Atlantic34% · of 100
- #10Counties where unemployment fell the most−1.7 points · of 100
- #12Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Northeast7 per 100 · of 51
Mercer 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 down 1.4% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 3.3% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 4.2%, down 1.7 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+3,012 jobs), hotels & food (+709 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: transportation & warehousing (−2,591 jobs), finance & insurance (−1,182 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Mercer County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Zwicker's AI Worker Protection Bill Passes out of Committeeinsidernj · Oct 1, 2026
- Fired by ChatGPT? NJ lawmakers want new rules for how employers use AINew Jersey 101.5 · Sep 29, 2026
Learn and get funded in Mercer 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.
Mercer County layoffs
9
Layoff notices, last 12 months
935
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
9
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Myers SquibbTakes effect Dec 17, 2026 | Princeton | 265 | — | State record | |
| Educational Testing Service | Princeton | 62 | — | State record | |
| Cenlar FSBTakes effect Aug 21, 2026 | Ewing Twp. | 50 | — | State record | |
| Winfit LLCTakes effect Jul 5, 2026 | Mercer County | 5 | — | State record | |
| Amicus TherapeuticsTakes effect Aug 7, 2026 | Princeton | 58 | — | State record | |
| Scudetto LogisticsTakes effect May 14, 2026 | Trenton | 120 | — | State record | |
| Integra Life Sciences | Princeton | 65 | — | State record | |
| SFC Global Supply ChainTakes effect Apr 10, 2026 | Robbinsville | 170 | — | State record | |
| Lifetime BrandsTakes effect Apr 10, 2026 | Robbinsville | 140 | — | State record |
Employers hiring most in Mercer 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.
- Genmab A/S36 open roles
- Otsuka26 open roles
- ZS Associates25 open roles
- Kardigan20 open roles
- Acadia Pharmaceuticals17 open roles
- Johnson & Johnson16 open roles
- Princeton University14 open roles
- Firmenich13 open roles
- SRI International13 open roles
- Bristol-Myers Squibb11 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Mercer County
- NRG Energy5,001–20,000 employees
- Princeton University5,001–20,000 employees
- Educational Testing Service1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Mercer County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing | Public 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton | Public 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Mercer County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Mercer County. No dates announced yet for the next edition.
- New Jersey Hospital Association Annual Meeting
Usually January (next dates not announced) · Princeton, NJ
Paid ticket, price not listed
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Mercer 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).
Cities in Mercer County
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Laid off or looking for work in Mercer 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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