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Ellicott City, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)

Ellicott City, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Ellicott City, MD job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 25 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ellicott City, MD job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ellicott City, MD.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6$27.88/hr n=5
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail14$27.88/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants14
Consumer Goods9$27.88/hr n=6
Financial Services1
Healthcare1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1
  • Restaurant Manager / GM1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail14
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified17 · 68%
  • Part-time6 · 24%
  • Full-time2 · 8%

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