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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)
  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 23 added vs 0 removed)

Aiken, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Aiken, SC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 143 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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-time10$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time5
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants46
Consumer Goods12$18.34/hr n=6
Professional Services10
Financial Services4

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • 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

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants46
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Professional Services10
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified127 · 89%
  • Part-time10 · 7%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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