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Stable

Columbia, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+42 this week — 42 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Columbia, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, MO job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 281 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 food service.
  • 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-time35—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time16——
Contract7——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail136—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants131——
Consumer Goods45—$21.08/hr n=6
Healthcare13——
Transportation & Logistics13——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager46
  • Food Service22
  • Retail Associate17
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Delivery Driver12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers18
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers13
  • General and Operations Managers7
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail136
  • Food Service / Restaurants131
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Healthcare13
  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Financial Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified223 · 79%
  • Part-time35 · 12%
  • Full-time16 · 6%
  • Contract7 · 2%

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