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Columbia, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+19 this week — 19 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

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, 49% 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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