Jobs in Columbus, GA
186 active postings tracked in Columbus, GA · collapsed to 156 roles.
Columbus, GA Job Market Score
- 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, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Columbus, GA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 60 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 186).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 186Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 104Open 30+ days56% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 186
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $125kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 60dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager46
- Retail Associate26
- Crew / Cashier18
- Cook / Kitchen10
- Server / Host9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Managers, All Other4
- Retail Salespersons4
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail105
- Food Service / Restaurants71
- Consumer Goods31
- Healthcare7
- Manufacturing3
- Energy3
Employment mix
- Unspecified167 · 90%
- Part-time13 · 7%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S14701Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S14585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S06320Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S07184Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S07350Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S02922Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S09476Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S09145Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S09867Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, GA S14585Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COLUMBUS, GA S10399Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S14701Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S14585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S14458Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S10399Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S09145Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S07350Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S07184Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S09867Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S09476Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S02922Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COLUMBUS, GA S10399Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COLUMBUS, GA S06320Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COLUMBUS, GA S14585Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COLUMBUS, GA S14458Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Georgia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago