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Benton, Arkansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Benton, Arkansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Benton, Arkansas job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 92 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Benton, Arkansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Benton, Arkansas.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Retail46—$18.09/hr n=6
Consumer Goods18—$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare2——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Food Service6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Retail46
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Healthcare2
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified69 · 75%
  • Part-time15 · 16%
  • Full-time5 · 5%
  • Temporary3 · 3%

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