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Arkansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (26% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+243 this week — 461 added vs 218 removed)

Arkansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Arkansas job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,650 active job postings tracked here, 26% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Arkansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Arkansas.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time112—$18.09/hr n=6
Full-time76$55k n=26—
Intern31——
Contract28$88k n=4—
Temporary18——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants1,213$18k n=4—
Retail587$25k n=6$18.09/hr n=7
Manufacturing334——
Financial Services212$42k n=17—
Healthcare175$100k n=5—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier421
  • Store Supervisor / Manager226
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead191
  • Restaurant Manager / GM156
  • Retail Associate94
  • Engineering86

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other88
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers77
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers59
  • Software Developers48
  • General and Operations Managers44
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers36

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants1,213
  • Retail587
  • Manufacturing334
  • Financial Services212
  • Healthcare175
  • Technology165

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,385 · 90%
  • Part-time112 · 4%
  • Full-time76 · 3%
  • Intern31 · 1%
  • Contract28 · 1%
  • Temporary18 · 1%

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