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Gaithersburg, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($125k vs $130k national)

Gaithersburg, MD job market overview (June 2026)

The Gaithersburg, MD job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 318 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and cook / kitchen, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in director and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gaithersburg, MD job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director73$285k n=4—
Cook / Kitchen10——
Restaurant Manager / GM10——
Crew / Cashier10——
Retail Associate8——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$27.88/hr n=7
Full-time6$124k n=5—
Contract3——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare131$168k n=12—
Retail77—$27.88/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants44——
Consumer Goods40$120k n=3$27.88/hr n=6
Professional Services16——

Top categories

  • Director73
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Retail Associate8
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers2
  • Social and Human Service Assistants2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare131
  • Retail77
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Professional Services16
  • Real Estate14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified285 · 90%
  • Part-time20 · 6%
  • Full-time6 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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