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Columbus, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

Columbus, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbus, GA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 186 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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-time13$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time3
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail104$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants73
Consumer Goods31$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare6
Manufacturing3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager46
  • Retail Associate26
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Server / Host11
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail104
  • Food Service / Restaurants73
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Healthcare6
  • Manufacturing3
  • Energy3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified169 · 91%
  • Part-time13 · 7%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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