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Columbia, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+51 this week — 98 added vs 47 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 733 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.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager89$115k n=3—
Pharmacy79——
Retail Associate59—$18.25/hr n=8
Crew / Cashier50——
Restaurant Manager / GM31——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time63—$18.34/hr n=15
Full-time46$110k n=9$18.34/hr n=5
Intern33——
Contract19$60k n=3—
Temporary16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail461$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=21
Food Service / Restaurants216——
Healthcare145——
Consumer Goods83$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=20
Transportation & Logistics27$70k n=9—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager89
  • Pharmacy79
  • Retail Associate59
  • Crew / Cashier50
  • Restaurant Manager / GM31
  • Server / Host28

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail461
  • Food Service / Restaurants216
  • Healthcare145
  • Consumer Goods83
  • Transportation & Logistics27
  • Financial Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified556 · 76%
  • Part-time63 · 9%
  • Full-time46 · 6%
  • Intern33 · 5%
  • Contract19 · 3%
  • Temporary16 · 2%

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