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Frederick, MD 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 above the national median ($54/hr vs $26/hr national)

Frederick, MD job market overview (June 2026)

The Frederick, MD job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 377 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering 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 engineering and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Frederick, MD job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Frederick, MD.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering42—$54/hr n=38
Retail Associate29—$24.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager23——
Food Service19——
Server / Host17——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time51—$27.53/hr n=16
Full-time21$110k n=6—
Temporary6——
Contract4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail207—$54/hr n=50
Food Service / Restaurants102——
Transportation & Logistics67$73k n=4$54/hr n=38
Technology51—$54/hr n=38
Consumer Goods40$92k n=4$27.88/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Engineering42
  • Retail Associate29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Food Service19
  • Server / Host17
  • Cook / Kitchen16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Management Analysts2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail207
  • Food Service / Restaurants102
  • Transportation & Logistics67
  • Technology51
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Healthcare28

Employment mix

  • Unspecified293 · 78%
  • Part-time51 · 14%
  • Full-time21 · 6%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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