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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)
  • Net hiring is positive (+80 this week — 80 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

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 748 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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 / Manager92$115k n=3—
Pharmacy75——
Retail Associate67—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier47——
Restaurant Manager / GM34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time76—$18.34/hr n=15
Full-time51$110k n=9$18.34/hr n=5
Intern33——
Contract21$60k n=3—
Temporary15——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail470$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=20
Food Service / Restaurants220——
Healthcare143——
Consumer Goods76$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=20
Transportation & Logistics27$70k n=9—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager92
  • Pharmacy75
  • Retail Associate67
  • Crew / Cashier47
  • Restaurant Manager / GM34
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead31

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers35
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers28
  • Pharmacists20
  • Retail Salespersons18
  • Pharmacy Technicians18
  • Managers, All Other15

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail470
  • Food Service / Restaurants220
  • Healthcare143
  • Consumer Goods76
  • Transportation & Logistics27
  • Financial Services20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified552 · 74%
  • Part-time76 · 10%
  • Full-time51 · 7%
  • Intern33 · 4%
  • Contract21 · 3%
  • Temporary15 · 2%

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