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Laurel, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 12 added vs 0 removed)

Laurel, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Laurel, MD job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 96 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Laurel, MD job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager9
Crew / Cashier8
Retail Associate7$24.75/hr n=3
Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
Restaurant Manager / GM5

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time22$27.88/hr n=5
Full-time4
Temporary3
Contract3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail44$27.88/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants37
Consumer Goods20$27.88/hr n=7
Technology9
Professional Services9

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Software Developers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Technical Writers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Technology9
  • Professional Services9
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified64 · 67%
  • Part-time22 · 23%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 3%

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