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Sumter, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)

Sumter, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The Sumter, SC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Sumter, SC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time9——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail149—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants24——
Healthcare19——
Consumer Goods16—$18.34/hr n=6
Telecommunications2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager69
  • Retail Associate29
  • Pharmacy12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Pharmacists7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail149
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Healthcare19
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Telecommunications2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified151 · 86%
  • Part-time16 · 9%
  • Full-time9 · 5%

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