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Jobs in Columbia, SC
758 active postings tracked in Columbia, SC · collapsed to 438 roles.
Columbia, SC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+70 this week — 105 added vs 35 removed)
Columbia, SC job market overview (May 2026)
The Columbia, SC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 758 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Columbia, SC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 105 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 19 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1748+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (34 of 758).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.34/hr, with 62% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Dollar General, and Texas Roadhouse.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Columbia, SC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbia, SC.
- 758Active postings
- 105Posted this week
- 291Open 30+ days38% of active
- 16Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 4%List salary34 of 758
- 62%Hourly21 of disclosed
- $71kMedian annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 19dMedian agep90 1748d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager93
- Pharmacy79
- Retail Associate60
- Crew / Cashier50
- Restaurant Manager / GM35
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead31
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers35
- Fast Food and Counter Workers26
- Pharmacists19
- Retail Salespersons17
- Pharmacy Technicians14
- Managers, All Other14
Top sectors
- Retail467
- Food Service / Restaurants229
- Healthcare145
- Consumer Goods85
- Transportation & Logistics29
- Financial Services21
Employment mix
- Unspecified577 · 76%
- Part-time63 · 8%
- Full-time46 · 6%
- Intern33 · 4%
- Contract23 · 3%
- Temporary16 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Restaurant BusserServer / Host
Outback Steakhouse · COLUMBIA, SC, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 5 days ago
- Sales Area Manager× 2 openings
D.R. Horton · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Field Diesel MechanicAutomotive Mechanic
Vulcan Materials · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Representative
Vulcan Materials · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 2 weeks ago
- ElectricianElectrician
Vulcan Materials · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Carrabba's Italian Grill · COLUMBIA, SC · olivia.paradox.ai
posted 2 weeks ago
- Diesel Mechanic ApprenticeAutomotive Mechanic
Vulcan Materials · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Fazoli's · Columbia, SC · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 5 days ago
- Crusher Mechanic
Vulcan Materials · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 4 days ago
- Retail Store Manager IIStore Supervisor / Manager
FedEx · Columbia, South Carolina, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 4 days ago