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Bethesda, MD 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)
  • Pay matches the national median ($142k vs $130k national)

Bethesda, MD job market overview (June 2026)

The Bethesda, MD job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 321 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and retail associate, with consumer goods 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 director and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bethesda, MD job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bethesda, MD.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director27——
Retail Associate15—$24.75/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier10——
Store Supervisor / Manager9——
Engineering5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$27.88/hr n=7
Full-time15$142k n=4—
Contract3——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods153$189k n=4$27.88/hr n=6
Real Estate127$198k n=3—
Retail53—$27.88/hr n=7
Professional Services43——
Food Service / Restaurants34——

Top categories

  • Director27
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Engineering5
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • Software Developers10
  • Project Management Specialists4
  • Machinists4
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods153
  • Real Estate127
  • Retail53
  • Professional Services43
  • Food Service / Restaurants34
  • Manufacturing31

Employment mix

  • Unspecified265 · 83%
  • Part-time35 · 11%
  • Full-time15 · 5%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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