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Aiken, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Aiken, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Aiken, SC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 138 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Aiken, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Aiken, SC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time5
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail84$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants46
Consumer Goods12$18.34/hr n=6
Professional Services10
Healthcare4

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager41
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host5
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Cook / Kitchen3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Computer Programmers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Food Service / Restaurants46
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Professional Services10
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified125 · 91%
  • Part-time7 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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