Jobs in Columbus, IN
149 active postings tracked in Columbus, IN · collapsed to 118 roles.
Columbus, IN Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 13 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 149 active job postings tracked here, 61% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 61% of postings in Columbus, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 82 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (1 of 149).
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Lowe's.
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.
- 149Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 91Open 30+ days61% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary1 of 149
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 82dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Retail Associate22
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail83
- Food Service / Restaurants66
- Healthcare14
- Consumer Goods8
- Telecommunications1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified133 · 89%
- Part-time14 · 9%
- Full-time2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S03874Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S17435Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S17435Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S17435Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S17435Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S03874Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S04232Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S09252Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S11235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S11235Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S11235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S09252Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S11235Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S02656Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S09252Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S04232Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S09252Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S04232Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S02656Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S03874Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S03874Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago