Home / South Carolina / Lexington

Jobs in Lexington, SC

55
/ 100
Cooling

Lexington, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Lexington, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Lexington, SC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 172 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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.

Lexington, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lexington, SC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail130—$18.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants38——
Healthcare27——
Consumer Goods26—$18.34/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate20
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Pharmacy12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail130
  • Food Service / Restaurants38
  • Healthcare27
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Manufacturing2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified145 · 84%
  • Part-time14 · 8%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

Top hiring companies

Filter by skill

Recent postings

Explore Lexington, SC

Show 6 more

More cities nearby

Nearby states

Stay in the loop

Get the occasional update on job-market trends, ghost-job patterns, and what we’re shipping. No spam.