High-paying retail jobs in Columbia

Retail sells goods directly to consumers in stores or online. Retail associates assist customers and manage inventory. Customer service and communication skills are key.


The 2,020 retail jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $17.22 and $18.22 per hour. Retail Sales Associate, Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbia, MD.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026
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Columbia, MD
Maryland
Job openings (Columbia)

Store Manager

Columbia

$23.53 per hour

Maryland

$25.24 per hour

Beauty Advisor

Columbia

$21.22 per hour

Maryland

$19.12 per hour

Assistant Store Manager

Columbia

$20.45 per hour

Maryland

$20.94 per hour

Retail Assistant Manager

Columbia

$18.66 per hour

Maryland

$18.37 per hour

Merchandiser

Columbia

$18.22 per hour

Maryland

$17.63 per hour

Store Clerk

Columbia

$17.86 per hour

Maryland

$17.53 per hour

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Columbia

$17.70 per hour

Maryland

$17.67 per hour

Cashier

Columbia

$17.30 per hour

Maryland

$16.65 per hour

Seasonal Associate

Columbia

$17.22 per hour

Maryland

$17.22 per hour

Retail Sales Associate

Columbia

$16.83 per hour

Maryland

$18.18 per hour

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