Jobs in Columbia, MD
180 active postings tracked in Columbia, MD · collapsed to 164 roles.
Columbia, MD Job Market Score
- 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 ($28/hr vs $26/hr national)
Columbia, MD job market overview (June 2026)
The Columbia, MD job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 180 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Columbia, MD have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 62 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1068+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (25 of 180).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $28/hr, with 52% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CACI, Domino's Pizza, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Columbia, MD job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbia, MD.
- 180Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 180Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 14%List salary25 of 180
- 52%Hourly13 of disclosed
- $165kMedian annual (max)
- $28/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 62dMedian agep90 1068d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate18
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Crew / Cashier10
- Cook / Kitchen9
- Server / Host8
- Food Service7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers2
- Retail Salespersons2
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail73
- Food Service / Restaurants58
- Consumer Goods46
- Technology22
- Professional Services17
- Healthcare13
Employment mix
- Unspecified123 · 68%
- Part-time29 · 16%
- Full-time17 · 9%
- Contract9 · 5%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 3 openings
Chipotle · Columbia, MD · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 5 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Columbia, MD · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 5 months ago
- AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)
American Eagle Outfitters · Columbia, MD · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361786-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Columbia, MD · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361136-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Columbia, MD · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Beauty Consultant - Columbia Town CtrBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Columbia, MD · jobs.jcp.com
posted 10 months ago
- Optometrist, FT - Mall in Columbia
Warby Parker · Columbia, MD · jobs.warbyparker.com
posted 10 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351834-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Columbia, MD · pandacareers.com
posted 10 months ago
- Veterinary Assistant - 000361
Banfield Pet Hospital · Columbia, MD · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$16.79–$21.46/hr · posted 11 months ago
- Hair Stylist - Columbia Town CtrBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Columbia, MD · jobs.jcp.com
posted 0 years ago
- Assistant Manager (04688) - 9400 Snowden River Pkwy #23Store Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 year ago