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
- Assistant Manager (06076) - 6470 Freetown RdStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 year ago
- Delivery Expert (06076) - 6470 Freetown Rd
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 year ago
- General Manager (06076) - 6470 Freetown Rd
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$16.43–$31.45/hr · posted 1 year ago
- PetsHotel Supervisor
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$16.43–$31.45/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10662Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbia, MD · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- _2nd Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Columbia, MD · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Columbia, MD · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 8 years ago