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Columbia, 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($42/hr vs $26/hr national)

Columbia, MO job market overview (June 2026)

The Columbia, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 377 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbia, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$40/hr n=17
Contract13——
Full-time12$96k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants145——
Retail136—$21.08/hr n=6
Professional Services61—$46.50/hr n=14
Healthcare57—$46.50/hr n=14
Consumer Goods45—$21.08/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager48
  • Retail Associate22
  • Food Service20
  • Cook / Kitchen18
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Registered Nurse17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Bartenders5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants145
  • Retail136
  • Professional Services61
  • Healthcare57
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified305 · 81%
  • Part-time47 · 12%
  • Contract13 · 3%
  • Full-time12 · 3%

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