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30
/ 100
Weak

Aiken, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)

Aiken, SC job market overview (June 2026)

The Aiken, SC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 222 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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-time9—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail103—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants77——
Professional Services23——
Manufacturing22——
Consumer Goods12—$18.34/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate21
  • Server / Host17
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail103
  • Food Service / Restaurants77
  • Professional Services23
  • Manufacturing22
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified210 · 95%
  • Part-time9 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 1%

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