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Cape Girardeau, MO 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)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)

Cape Girardeau, MO job market overview (June 2026)

The Cape Girardeau, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 243 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cape Girardeau, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18—$21.04/hr n=6
Full-time9——
Temporary3——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare98——
Professional Services98——
Retail75—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods21—$21.08/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse41
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate18
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Food Service11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare98
  • Professional Services98
  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified210 · 86%
  • Part-time18 · 7%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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