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83
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Strong

Gaithersburg, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($174k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+58 this week — 81 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 261 active job postings tracked here, 22% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with healthcare as the leading sector.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director87$232k n=28—
Crew / Cashier6——
Retail Associate6——
Pharmacy5——
Store Supervisor / Manager5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$27.88/hr n=5
Contract9$184k n=9—
Full-time2——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare160$206k n=51—
Retail66—$27.88/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods18—$27.88/hr n=6
Financial Services8$108k n=4—

Top categories

  • Director87
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Retail Associate6
  • Pharmacy5
  • 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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare160
  • Retail66
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services8
  • Media & Entertainment8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified233 · 89%
  • Part-time14 · 5%
  • Contract9 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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