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Canton, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($313k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Canton, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Canton, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 192 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail119——
Food Service / Restaurants60——
Consumer Goods33——
Healthcare15——
Financial Services6$500k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate33
  • Pharmacy10
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Server / Host7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Managers, All Other7
  • 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

  • Retail119
  • Food Service / Restaurants60
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Healthcare15
  • Financial Services6
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified160 · 83%
  • Part-time16 · 8%
  • Temporary8 · 4%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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