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Columbia, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($218k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Columbia, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, MD job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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
Retail80—$29.73/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants51$94k n=3—
Consumer Goods48$112k n=3$27.88/hr n=8
Technology27$235k n=4$43/hr n=4
Healthcare21$503k n=4—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate18
  • 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

  • Retail80
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Technology27
  • Healthcare21
  • Professional Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified122 · 70%
  • Part-time29 · 17%
  • Full-time15 · 9%
  • Contract5 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 2%

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