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La Plata, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($58k vs $139k national)

La Plata, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The La Plata, MD job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 44 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

La Plata, MD job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in La Plata, MD.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants29$58k n=4
Retail19
Consumer Goods3
Healthcare1
Manufacturing1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Server / Host5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Retail19
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Healthcare1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 66%
  • Part-time11 · 25%
  • Full-time4 · 9%

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