Home / Georgia / Columbus

Jobs in Columbus, GA

31
/ 100
Weak

Columbus, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

Columbus, GA job market overview (June 2026)

The Columbus, GA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 287 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbus, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28—$24/hr n=19
Full-time4——
Contract3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail115—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants109——
Healthcare47—$40/hr n=15
Consumer Goods32—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services29—$40/hr n=15

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager49
  • Server / Host29
  • Retail Associate27
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Food Service15
  • Cook / Kitchen11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail115
  • Food Service / Restaurants109
  • Healthcare47
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Professional Services29
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified251 · 87%
  • Part-time28 · 10%
  • Full-time4 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

Top hiring companies

Filter by skill

Recent postings

Explore Columbus, GA

Show 6 more

More cities nearby

Nearby states

Stay in the loop

Get the occasional update on job-market trends, ghost-job patterns, and what we’re shipping. No spam.