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South Carolina 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 ($23.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

South Carolina job market overview (September 2026)

The South Carolina job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,922 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Carolina job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Carolina.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager686$115k n=7—
Crew / Cashier429——
Retail Associate278—$18.25/hr n=14
Restaurant Manager / GM226——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead210—$21.28/hr n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time218$165k n=13$18.43/hr n=68
Contract107—$34/hr n=85
Full-time89$115k n=13$18.34/hr n=12
Intern53——
Temporary16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants1,629$90k n=5—
Retail1,408$115k n=10$18.34/hr n=44
Professional Services349—$34/hr n=119
Manufacturing338$103k n=5—
Healthcare299$165k n=13$34/hr n=129

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager686
  • Crew / Cashier429
  • Retail Associate278
  • Restaurant Manager / GM226
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead210
  • Food Service157

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers91
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers85
  • Retail Salespersons45
  • Cooks, Restaurant35
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers35
  • General and Operations Managers34

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants1,629
  • Retail1,408
  • Professional Services349
  • Manufacturing338
  • Healthcare299
  • Consumer Goods226

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,439 · 88%
  • Part-time218 · 6%
  • Contract107 · 3%
  • Full-time89 · 2%
  • Intern53 · 1%
  • Temporary16 · 0%

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