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Beaufort, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)

Beaufort, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Beaufort, SC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 107 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Beaufort, SC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time7$115k n=3—
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail57—$18.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods16—$18.34/hr n=7
Healthcare11——
Manufacturing5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Server / Host7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Pharmacists3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail57
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Healthcare11
  • Manufacturing5
  • Government / Public Sector4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified89 · 83%
  • Part-time8 · 7%
  • Full-time7 · 7%
  • Contract3 · 3%

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