Jobs in Elkton, MD
69 active postings tracked in Elkton, MD · collapsed to 68 roles.
Elkton, MD Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (1% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
Elkton, MD job market overview (May 2026)
The Elkton, MD job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 36% of postings in Elkton, MD have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 7 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 19 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3061+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (9 of 69).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $27.88/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Northrop Grumman, Dollar General, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
Elkton, MD job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elkton, MD.
- 69Active postings
- 7Posted this week
- 25Open 30+ days36% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary9 of 69
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $109kMedian annual (max)
- $27.88/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 19dMedian agep90 3061d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Retail Associate8
- Engineering3
- Server / Host3
- Crew / Cashier2
- Program Manager1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers7
- Managers, All Other5
- Management Analysts3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Retail Salespersons2
- Project Management Specialists2
Top sectors
- Retail29
- Manufacturing28
- Government / Public Sector28
- Food Service / Restaurants12
- Consumer Goods7
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified62 · 90%
- Part-time5 · 7%
- Full-time2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr. Principal/Principal Engineer Propulsion
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Manager Facilities Engineering 3
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr Principal Business Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Manufacturing Technician - Level 2 or 3Engineering
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Principal Mission Assurance Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr Principal Operations Project Management
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sr Principal Engineer Propulsion
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Principal/Sr. Principal Environmental Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Elkton, MD · jobs.northropgrumman.com
posted 2 weeks ago