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Columbia, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+77 this week — 97 added vs 20 removed)

Columbia, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, SC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 750 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, SC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager88$115k n=4—
Pharmacy79——
Retail Associate69—$18.25/hr n=8
Crew / Cashier50——
Restaurant Manager / GM31——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time83—$18.34/hr n=15
Full-time51$110k n=9$18.34/hr n=5
Intern33——
Contract19$60k n=3—
Temporary16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail481$115k n=4$18.34/hr n=21
Food Service / Restaurants212——
Healthcare144——
Consumer Goods81$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=20
Transportation & Logistics28$70k n=9—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager88
  • Pharmacy79
  • Retail Associate69
  • Crew / Cashier50
  • Restaurant Manager / GM31
  • Server / Host27

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers35
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers26
  • Pharmacists19
  • Retail Salespersons18
  • Pharmacy Technicians14
  • Managers, All Other14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail481
  • Food Service / Restaurants212
  • Healthcare144
  • Consumer Goods81
  • Transportation & Logistics28
  • Financial Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified548 · 73%
  • Part-time83 · 11%
  • Full-time51 · 7%
  • Intern33 · 4%
  • Contract19 · 3%
  • Temporary16 · 2%

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