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Columbia, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($218k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 29 added vs 6 removed)

Columbia, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, MD job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 174 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, 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 retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, MD job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29$94k n=3$27.88/hr n=5
Full-time15$525k n=3$31.45/hr n=3
Contract5$218k n=3—
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail79—$29.73/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants51$94k n=3—
Consumer Goods47$112k n=3$27.88/hr n=8
Technology27$235k n=4$43/hr n=4
Healthcare21$503k n=4—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate17
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Server / Host9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Security Engineering5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers7
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Information Security Analysts5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail79
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods47
  • Technology27
  • Healthcare21
  • Professional Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified121 · 70%
  • Part-time29 · 17%
  • Full-time15 · 9%
  • Contract5 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 2%

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