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Salem, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 7 added vs 4 removed)

Salem, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Salem, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 50 active job postings tracked here, 46% 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.

Salem, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salem, OH.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Pharmacy2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Healthcare4
  • Consumer Goods2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified48 · 96%
  • Full-time2 · 4%

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