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Canton, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Canton, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Canton, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 186 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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.

Canton, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Canton, OH.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate32
  • Pharmacy10
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Server / Host7
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail117
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Healthcare15
  • Real Estate5
  • Media & Entertainment4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified156 · 84%
  • Part-time16 · 9%
  • Temporary8 · 4%
  • Full-time6 · 3%

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