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Columbus, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)

Columbus, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbus, IN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 147 active job postings tracked here, 63% 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, IN job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager29
  • Retail Associate21
  • Food Service14
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Server / Host8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail82
  • Food Service / Restaurants66
  • Healthcare14
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified133 · 90%
  • Part-time12 · 8%
  • Full-time2 · 1%

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