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30
/ 100
Weak

Columbus, OH 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)
  • Pay is below the national median ($116k vs $130k national)

Columbus, OH job market overview (July 2026)

The Columbus, OH job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,178 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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, OH job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager179$105k n=5—
Retail Associate172—$18/hr n=11
Delivery Driver136——
Crew / Cashier106——
Registered Nurse93—$0/hr n=5

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other216$135k n=7—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers79——
Software Developers48$160k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers45——
Chief Executives27——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time296$129k n=8$19.51/hr n=35
Full-time178$95k n=27$18.09/hr n=5
Contract126$160k n=9—
Intern13——
Temporary13$65k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,084$166k n=36$18.18/hr n=32
Professional Services755$165k n=3$0/hr n=10
Food Service / Restaurants731$70k n=11—
Financial Services349$113k n=10—
Healthcare236$155k n=10$19.67/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager179
  • Retail Associate172
  • Delivery Driver136
  • Crew / Cashier106
  • Registered Nurse93
  • Food Service85

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other216
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers79
  • Software Developers48
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers45
  • Chief Executives27
  • Management Analysts20

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Top sectors

  • Retail1,084
  • Professional Services755
  • Food Service / Restaurants731
  • Financial Services349
  • Healthcare236
  • Consumer Goods217

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,552 · 80%
  • Part-time296 · 9%
  • Full-time178 · 6%
  • Contract126 · 4%
  • Intern13 · 0%
  • Temporary13 · 0%

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