Jobs in Hanover, MD
161 active postings tracked in Hanover, MD · collapsed to 140 roles.
Hanover, MD Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)
Hanover, MD job market overview (May 2026)
The Hanover, MD job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 161 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Hanover, MD have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 19 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 34 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 393+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (10 of 161).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $27.88/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Lockheed Martin, and EssilorLuxottica.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and engineering.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Hanover, MD job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hanover, MD.
- 161Active postings
- 19Posted this week
- 84Open 30+ days52% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 6%List salary10 of 161
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $71kMedian annual (max)
- $27.88/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 34dMedian agep90 393d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate23
- Engineering10
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Pharmacy6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Server / Host4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers18
- Managers, All Other5
- Retail Salespersons4
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics3
- General and Operations Managers2
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers2
Top sectors
- Retail92
- Consumer Goods44
- Manufacturing43
- Government / Public Sector34
- Food Service / Restaurants17
- Transportation & Logistics9
Employment mix
- Unspecified127 · 79%
- Part-time27 · 17%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- HostServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$82k–$124k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.20–$28/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Merchandise Manager V
Burlington Stores · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · HANOVER, Maryland, United States · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago