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Columbia, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 17 added vs 0 removed)

Columbia, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 124 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, TN job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Pharmacy4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Healthcare9
  • Consumer Goods8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified117 · 94%
  • Part-time6 · 5%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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