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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)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 35% from the last 14 days)

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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