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West Columbia, SC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)

West Columbia, SC job market overview (May 2026)

The West Columbia, SC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 120 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

West Columbia, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Columbia, SC.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Pharmacy9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail62
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Healthcare16
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Real Estate12
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified112 · 93%
  • Part-time5 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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