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Laurel, MD Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.88/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 17 added vs 9 removed)

Laurel, MD job market overview (May 2026)

The Laurel, MD job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 94 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Laurel, MD job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager8——
Retail Associate8—$24.75/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier7——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist6——
Warehouse / Stocker3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$27.88/hr n=5
Contract4$290k n=3—
Full-time4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48—$27.88/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Consumer Goods20—$27.88/hr n=7
Technology11$290k n=3—
Professional Services9$290k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Software Developers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Technical Writers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Technology11
  • Professional Services9
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified58 · 62%
  • Part-time25 · 27%
  • Contract4 · 4%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 3%

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