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Laurel, 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 matches the national median ($26.35/hr vs $26/hr national)

Laurel, MD job market overview (June 2026)

The Laurel, MD job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 138 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker, 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 store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$24.82/hr n=15
Full-time7$160k n=5—
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail53—$27.88/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants50——
Healthcare21$160k n=4$23.14/hr n=10
Consumer Goods19—$27.88/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics18——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Warehouse / Stocker8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Software Developers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail53
  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Healthcare21
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Technology10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified95 · 69%
  • Part-time35 · 25%
  • Full-time7 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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