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30
/ 100
Weak

Canton, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($48/hr vs $26/hr national)

Canton, MS job market overview (June 2026)

The Canton, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 114 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and electrician, 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 engineering and electrician.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Canton, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Canton, MS.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering50—$48/hr n=27
Electrician5——
Backend4——
Store Supervisor / Manager4——
Retail Associate4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$48/hr n=29
Technology79—$48/hr n=29
Transportation & Logistics78—$48/hr n=29
Food Service / Restaurants16——
Professional Services11——

Top categories

  • Engineering50
  • Electrician5
  • Backend4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Retail Associate4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Technology79
  • Transportation & Logistics78
  • Food Service / Restaurants16
  • Professional Services11
  • Energy7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified111 · 97%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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