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Lexington, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Lexington, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Lexington, SC job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 179 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lexington, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lexington, SC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Contract3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail128—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Healthcare27——
Consumer Goods24—$18.34/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Retail Associate20
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Pharmacy12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail128
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Healthcare27
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Manufacturing2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified154 · 86%
  • Part-time14 · 8%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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