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Cape Girardeau, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Cape Girardeau, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Cape Girardeau, MO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 139 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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—$21.08/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Full-time5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$21.08/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods26—$21.08/hr n=7
Healthcare11——
Telecommunications1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Retail Associate16
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Food Service11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Healthcare11
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 79%
  • Part-time18 · 13%
  • Temporary5 · 4%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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