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Gaithersburg, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($190k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)

Gaithersburg, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Gaithersburg, MD job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 210 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and restaurant manager / gm, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and restaurant manager / gm.

Gaithersburg, MD job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director51$227k n=43—
Restaurant Manager / GM9——
Crew / Cashier9——
Delivery Driver6——
Pharmacy5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$27.88/hr n=5
Contract11$173k n=11—
Full-time3——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare97$201k n=74—
Retail65—$27.88/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants37——
Consumer Goods12—$27.88/hr n=6
Financial Services8$108k n=4—

Top categories

  • Director51
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Pharmacy5
  • Retail Associate5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Social and Human Service Assistants2
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare97
  • Retail65
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Financial Services8
  • Media & Entertainment8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified182 · 87%
  • Part-time12 · 6%
  • Contract11 · 5%
  • Full-time3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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