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Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD
257 active postings tracked in Gaithersburg, MD · collapsed to 249 roles.
Gaithersburg, MD Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($174k vs $138k national)
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+54 this week — 77 added vs 23 removed)
Gaithersburg, MD job market overview (May 2026)
The Gaithersburg, MD job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 257 active job postings tracked here, 23% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 23% of postings in Gaithersburg, MD have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 77 new postings have appeared this week — about 30% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 13 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 7% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (17 roles).
- 26% of postings list a salary range (67 of 257).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $174k.
- The most active employers right now are AstraZeneca, Costco, and Kaiser Permanente.
What this means for job seekers
- Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
- Best opportunities are in director and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Gaithersburg, MD job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gaithersburg, MD.
- 257Active postings
- 77Posted this week
- 58Open 30+ days23% of active
- 17Remote / hybrid7% of active
- 26%List salary67 of 257
- 9%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $174kMedian annual (max)
- $27.88/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 13dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Director87
- Crew / Cashier6
- Pharmacy5
- Retail Associate5
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
- Engineering4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Social and Human Service Assistants2
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers2
Top sectors
- Healthcare160
- Retail65
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services8
- Media & Entertainment8
Employment mix
- Unspecified229 · 89%
- Part-time14 · 5%
- Contract9 · 4%
- Full-time2 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Membership Clerk
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Tire Installer
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Forklift Driver
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Licensed Optician
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$82k–$124k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$15.20–$28/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Medical Technologist I, 32 hours a weekHealthcare Other
Kaiser Permanente · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, United States · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago