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West Columbia, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)

West Columbia, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The West Columbia, SC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 128 active job postings tracked here, 29% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

West Columbia, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Columbia, SC.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Pharmacy9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail60
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Healthcare16
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Real Estate12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified119 · 93%
  • Part-time4 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%

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