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Columbia, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.94/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 26 added vs 0 removed)

Columbia, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, MD job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 169 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, 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 retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, MD job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$24.75/hr n=7
Full-time12$525k n=3$31.45/hr n=3
Intern4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$27.94/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants52——
Consumer Goods46—$27.88/hr n=8
Technology25—$43/hr n=4
Healthcare20$503k n=4—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Server / Host8
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Security Engineering5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers7
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Information Security Analysts5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants52
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Technology25
  • Healthcare20
  • Professional Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified122 · 72%
  • Part-time29 · 17%
  • Full-time12 · 7%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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