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Hanover, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Hanover, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Hanover, MD job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 161 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hanover, MD job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$27.88/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$27.88/hr n=6
Consumer Goods44—$27.88/hr n=6
Manufacturing43——
Government / Public Sector34——
Food Service / Restaurants17——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate23
  • Engineering10
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Pharmacy6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers18
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Consumer Goods44
  • Manufacturing43
  • Government / Public Sector34
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Transportation & Logistics9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified126 · 78%
  • Part-time26 · 16%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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